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MKL → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (Jackson) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Memphis skyline and the suburban expansion of the Mid-South during the descent into MEM.
Memphis Skyline
A clear view of the downtown high-rises and the iconic Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid as you approach from the east.
Chickasaw State Forest
Dense clusters of West Tennessee timberland and rolling hills visible shortly after takeoff from Jackson.
Interstate 40 Corridor
The primary transit artery connecting the two cities, showing the flow of commerce through the rural landscape.
Graceland and Whitehaven
As the plane aligns for landing at MEM, the historic neighborhood of Elvis Presley's estate is often visible below.
Sit on the left for the best morning views when the sun is behind the aircraft, illuminating the Memphis skyline. During the final approach, look for the 'Bridge to Nowhere' and the medical district landmarks.
Hatchie River Refuge
The meandering, unchannelized Hatchie River creates beautiful silver loops through the wetlands and forests.
Millington Naval Base
View the expansive runways and facilities of the Naval Support Activity Mid-South located just north of Memphis.
Mississippi River Bend
On specific flight patterns, you can catch the massive bends of the Mississippi River bordering the Arkansas state line.
Delta Farmland
The transition into the flat, fertile alluvial plains of the Mississippi Delta is visible through the grid-like farm patterns.
This side is ideal for spotting regional military activity near Millington. If the flight approaches from the north, you will have a better view of the Loosahatchie River basin and the rural-to-urban transition.
Distance: 115 km (71 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: MKL (35.599899, -88.915604)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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