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MEM → ELD
Which side of the plane to sit from Memphis International Airport (Memphis) to South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (El Dorado)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent views of the Mississippi River's winding path and the striking transition from the flat agricultural Delta into the dense piney woods of Southern Arkansas.
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Mississippi River Meanders
Aerial view of the massive river carving deep loops through the alluvial plain.
Arkansas Delta Farmland
A patchwork quilt of rice, cotton, and soybean fields extending to the horizon.
Pine Bluff Skyline
The industrial and urban center of Southeast Arkansas along the Arkansas River.
Bayou Bartholomew
The world's longest bayou, visible as a thin, winding ribbon of dark water and cypress trees.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct solar glare. Keep your eyes peeled shortly after takeoff for the 'oxbow' lakes—u-shaped bodies of water created when the Mississippi River changed its course.
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Memphis Skyline
Clear views of downtown Memphis and the iconic Bass Pro Shops Pyramid during departure.
Horseshoe Lake
A prominent recreational oxbow lake located just across the river in Arkansas.
Felsenthal Wildlife Refuge
A massive complex of wetlands and timberland near the confluence of the Saline and Ouachita rivers.
El Dorado Oil Fields
Historical oil derricks and modern infrastructure marking the region's 1920s 'black gold' boom.
The right side is best for sunset flights, offering dramatic lighting over the timberlands. During the descent into ELD, watch for the clear-cut patterns in the pine forests, which indicate the local timber industry activity.
Book Hotels in El DoradoDistance: 330 km (205 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Arrival: ELD (33.22100067138672, -92.81330108642578)
Route Type: Domestic
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