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MSO → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Missoula International Airport (Missoula) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a more dramatic view of the Bitterroot Mountains immediately after takeoff and better visibility of the colorful North Dakota badlands during the cruise phase.
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Bitterroot Range
Stunning views of the rugged peaks and deep valleys directly south of the flight path.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The distinctive erosion patterns and colorful strata of the North Dakota badlands.
Lake Oahe
A massive, winding reservoir on the Missouri River that signals the transition to the Midwest.
St. Paul Skyline
Views of the Minnesota state capitol and the St. Paul city center during final approach.
The Right Side is superior for seeing the highest peaks of western Montana right after takeoff. Mid-flight, look for the unique badlands terrain near the border of Montana and North Dakota. For the best photography, choose a late afternoon flight when the southern sun illuminates the mountain ridges and canyon walls.
Book Hotels in MinneapolisMission Mountains
Jagged, snow-capped peaks visible to the north shortly after departing Missoula.
Missouri River
The winding path of the Missouri River as it snakes through the Montana high plains.
Geometric Farmland
The vast, colorful patchwork of industrial agriculture across North Dakota and Minnesota.
Minneapolis Skyline
Clear views of the downtown skyscrapers when approaching MSP from the northwest.
Choose this side for views of the Mission Mountains and the Bob Marshall Wilderness area early in the flight. On the descent into the Twin Cities, you often get a fantastic view of the Chain of Lakes and the Minneapolis city center if the flight path approaches from the north. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,626 km (1,010 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: MSO (46.91630173, -114.0910034)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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