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MCI → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Mississippi River valley and the St. Paul skyline during the final approach into MSP.
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Ames & ISU
Clear views of the Iowa State University campus and Jack Trice Stadium as you head north.
Mason City
A glimpse of the city known for its Prairie School architecture and extensive limestone quarries.
St. Paul Skyline
Close-up perspectives of the Minnesota State Capitol and the historic high-rises of downtown St. Paul.
Mississippi River
Stunning views of the river bluffs and the winding path of the Upper Mississippi near the landing.
Fort Snelling
The historic stone fortress located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.
Book a seat on the right for evening flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the many lakes and the Mississippi River. This side is particularly spectacular during the autumn months when the river bluffs display vibrant fall foliage just before touchdown at MSP.
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Platte City
Aerial views of the rural Missouri landscape and small communities immediately after departure from MCI.
Des Moines
Look west to see the gold-domed Iowa State Capitol and the downtown skyline of Iowa's largest city.
Geometric Farmland
Perfect examples of the American Midwest's gridded agricultural patterns and section-line roads.
Minnesota River
Deeply carved river valley views as the aircraft enters the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct solar glare. During the final descent, this side often provides a panoramic view of the expansive western suburbs and the Chain of Lakes if the aircraft approach is oriented from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 633 km (393 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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