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MSP → AUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the winding Mississippi River valley immediately after takeoff and a potential glimpse of the Dallas-Fort Worth skyline during the descent into central Texas.
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Mississippi River
Dramatic views of the river's bends and the surrounding river valley just south of the Twin Cities.
Des Moines Skyline
A clear view of Iowa's capital city and its downtown core roughly 30 minutes into the flight.
The Ozarks
The rugged, forested terrain of the Ozark Plateau visible as you cross into southern Missouri.
Dallas Metroplex
Distant but clear views of the massive urban sprawl of Dallas and its surrounding reservoirs.
Colorado River
The winding river that defines the Austin landscape as the plane aligns for its final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. During the final approach into Austin Bergstrom, this side often provides the best angle of downtown Austin and the University of Texas campus if the plane is landing from the north.
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Midwestern Patchwork
The iconic geometric patterns of Iowa and Kansas farmland, especially vibrant in late spring and summer.
Flint Hills
One of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in North America, located in eastern Kansas.
Oklahoma City
A bird's eye view of the OKC skyline and the Bricktown district during the mid-flight segment.
Lake Texoma
The massive reservoir on the border of Oklahoma and Texas, easily identifiable by its size and shape.
Texas Hill Country
The beginning of the scenic limestone hills and scrubby oaks typical of the Austin-San Antonio corridor.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch for the 'Flight of the Bats' if arriving near dusk, as the plane may pass near the Congress Avenue Bridge area. This side also offers great views of Lake Travis and the Highland Lakes on the approach from the northwest.
Book Hotels in AustinDistance: 1,679 km (1,043 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Route Type: Domestic
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