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MSP → FCA
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Glacier Park International Airport (Kalispell)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the iconic peaks of Glacier National Park and the rugged Missouri River breaks during the approach into Kalispell.
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Land of 10,000 Lakes
Countless glacial lakes dotting the landscape of central and western Minnesota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The colorful, eroded landscape of the North Dakota Badlands becomes visible midway through the flight.
Fort Peck Lake
The massive, intricate shoreline of this Montana reservoir created by the Fort Peck Dam.
Glacier National Park
The crown jewel of the flight: snow-capped peaks, U-shaped valleys, and ancient glaciers north of the flight path.
Flathead National Forest
Dense evergreen canopies and rugged ridges as the plane enters the Rocky Mountains.
The right side is the superior choice for this route. You'll get the best views of Glacier National Park's southern boundaries. Choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountains. On clear summer days, the contrast between the dry Montana plains and the sudden rise of the Rockies is breathtaking.
Book Hotels in KalispellMississippi River
Dramatic views of the winding river and the Twin Cities skyline immediately after takeoff.
Heartland Patchwork
The geometric beauty of Minnesota and South Dakota farmlands stretching to the horizon.
Missouri River
The wide, meandering path of the Missouri River cutting through the central plains.
Flathead Lake
The largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi is often visible to the south during the descent.
Swan Range
Jagged, forested peaks lining the eastern edge of the Flathead Valley during the final approach.
Sit on the left if you want to see the expansive Flathead Lake during the descent, especially if the plane approaches from the southeast. Morning flights offer excellent direct lighting on the agricultural patterns of the Great Plains, making the 'quilt' effect of the fields pop.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,646 km (1,023 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: FCA (48.31050109863281, -114.25599670410156)
Route Type: Domestic
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