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MSP → ISN
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Sloulin Field International Airport (Williston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Twin Cities skyline upon departure and the massive Lake Sakakawea on the approach to Williston.
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Twin Cities Skyline
Excellent views of downtown Minneapolis and U.S. Bank Stadium during the initial climb.
Red River Valley
The remarkably flat remains of prehistoric Lake Agassiz stretching toward the Canadian border.
Lake Sakakawea
A massive, winding reservoir on the Missouri River with rugged, eroded shorelines.
Bakken Oil Fields
A dense grid of drilling pads and active gas flares visible as you enter western North Dakota.
The right side is essential for seeing Lake Sakakawea during the descent. On night flights, the right side offers a spectacular view of the Bakken oil fields, where gas flaring creates a unique, glowing landscape in the darkness.
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Minnesota River Valley
Lush wetlands and winding river bends visible shortly after departing MSP.
Prairie Pothole Region
Glacial depressions forming thousands of small lakes and marshes across western Minnesota.
Missouri River Crossing
The transition from the green Midwest to the arid High Plains near the North Dakota border.
Sit on the left for consistent lighting during daytime flights as the sun remains to the south. During autumn, this side offers the best views of the changing foliage in the river valleys near the Twin Cities.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 876 km (544 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: ISN (48.177898407, -103.641998291)
Route Type: Domestic
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