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MKE → MSY
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a premier view of the Chicago skyline shortly after takeoff and the best perspective of the New Orleans urban core and Superdome during the descent.
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Milwaukee Skyline
A clear view of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Milwaukee Art Museum immediately following departure.
Lake Michigan
Expansive views of the deep blue lake waters as the aircraft tracks south along the Wisconsin and Illinois coast.
Chicago Loop
A spectacular vantage point of the Willis Tower and the dense skyscrapers of downtown Chicago.
Memphis Delta
Aerial views of the fertile Mississippi Delta region and the outskirts of the home of the blues.
New Orleans Landmarks
The Caesar's Superdome and the historic French Quarter are often visible on the final approach into MSY.
For the best photography of the Chicago skyline, choose a left-side seat. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you or directly above, providing optimal lighting for landmarks. Be prepared for the transition from the structured grids of the Midwest to the winding bayous of the South.
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Midwestern Heartland
Extensive geometric patterns of Illinois and Missouri farmland create a scenic patchwork below.
Mississippi River
Frequent sightings of the massive, winding river and its oxbow lakes as you cross state lines.
Ozark Plateau
Distant views of the rolling, forested hills of the Ozarks to the far west during the mid-flight segment.
Pontchartrain Causeway
The world's longest bridge over water is clearly visible spanning the massive Lake Pontchartrain during descent.
The right side is the preferred choice for sunset flights, offering views of the sun dipping below the Mississippi River. Keep your eyes peeled for the 24-mile long Lake Pontchartrain Causeway during the final 15 minutes of the flight, which is a marvel of engineering visible from the western windows.
Book Hotels in New OrleansDistance: 1,456 km (905 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Route Type: Domestic
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