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MSP → RST
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Rochester International Airport (Rochester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more dramatic view of the Minneapolis skyline shortly after takeoff and offers a direct perspective of the massive Mayo Clinic complex when approaching Rochester.
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Minneapolis Skyline
The glass towers of downtown Minneapolis are often visible during the departure turn or climb.
Buck Hill
The prominent ski slopes in Burnsville serve as a landmark while transiting the south metro area.
Mayo Clinic Campus
The towering Gonda and Mayo buildings are the most prominent features on the Rochester horizon.
This side is ideal for sunset flights to catch the colors over the Minnesota prairie. During the final approach to RST, look for the tall medical buildings that define the Rochester skyline.
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St. Paul Skyline
A clear view of the Minnesota State Capitol and the St. Paul Cathedral during the initial climb.
Mississippi River
Aerial views of the river's wide bends and the lush wooded bluffs of the upper valley.
Zumbro River Valley
Rolling agricultural hills and the winding Zumbro River as the plane begins its descent.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the glare of the eastern sun. Keep an eye out for the distinctive white dome of the Capitol building immediately after leaving MSP.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 123 km (76 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: RST (43.90829849243164, -92.5)
Route Type: Domestic
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