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MEM → IND
Which side of the plane to sit from Memphis International Airport (Memphis) to Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the massive 'Land Between the Lakes' recreation area and the dense canopy of the Hoosier National Forest as you approach Central Indiana.
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Shelby Farms Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States, visible on the outskirts of Memphis.
Land Between the Lakes
The massive expanse of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, forming one of the largest inland peninsulas.
Hoosier National Forest
Rolling hills and thick deciduous forests covering southern Indiana, especially vibrant during autumn.
Bloomington
Home to Indiana University, easily identified by its limestone architecture and the large football stadium.
Eagle Creek Reservoir
A large body of water on the west side of Indianapolis that signals the final descent into IND.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to have the sun behind you, providing perfectly illuminated views of the Kentucky lakes and the rolling Indiana hills. Look for the white limestone buildings of Bloomington about 15 minutes before landing.
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Memphis Riverfront
Aerial view of the Hernando de Soto Bridge and the iconic pyramid along the Mississippi River during initial climb.
Reelfoot Lake
A unique cypress-filled lake in northwest Tennessee formed by the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811.
Evansville & Ohio River
The winding Ohio River marks the border crossing into Indiana, with the Evansville city grid visible.
Wabash River Valley
Expansive agricultural patterns and the river that defines the western boundary of Indiana.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side provides the best view of the Mississippi River during the departure phase if taking off to the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 613 km (381 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Arrival: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Route Type: Domestic
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