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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the Okefenokee Swamp, distant Appalachian views, and a better perspective of the Minnesota River valley upon arrival at MSP.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Okefenokee Swamp

A massive, dark-water wilderness visible shortly after departure from Jacksonville.

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Appalachian Foothills

The rolling green ridges of Tennessee and Kentucky provide a textured landscape in the distance.

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Ohio River

The massive industrial waterway serving as a natural border between Kentucky and Illinois.

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Wisconsin Lake Country

The terrain transforms into a mosaic of thousands of small, sparkling glacial lakes as you enter the Upper Midwest.

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Mall of America

A direct view of the massive shopping complex located immediately south of the MSP airport perimeter.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid harsh glare. It offers the best view of the Mall of America on landing and the beautiful confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers just before arrival.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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North Florida Woodlands

Aerial views of the dense pine plantations and marshy wetlands near the Florida-Georgia border.

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Nashville Skyline

A glimpse of the Cumberland River and the urban sprawl of Music City as the flight heads north.

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Upper Mississippi River

Dramatic views of the river's wide bends and sandbars as you cross from Illinois into Iowa or Wisconsin.

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Minneapolis Skyline

Prime views of the downtown skyscrapers and U.S. Bank Stadium during a southern approach into MSP.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Midwestern plains. This side is also preferred for viewing the downtown Minneapolis skyline if the aircraft lands from the south on runway 30L or 30R.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,890 km (1,174 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min

Departure: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)

Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)

Route Type: Domestic

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