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MSP → RSW
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is favored for its sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico coastline and the iconic barrier islands near Fort Myers during the final approach.
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Mississippi River Valley
Stunning views of the winding river valley early in the flight as you head south.
Ohio River
A clear crossing of the wide Ohio River near the border of Indiana and Kentucky.
Tampa Bay Vistas
Aerial views of the Tampa Bay area and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge as you track the coast.
Sanibel Island
Stunning white-sand barrier islands and the Caloosahatchee River during the final descent.
Choose the right side for flights arriving in late afternoon to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. During the final approach, you can often spot the white sand beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. This side is also best for seeing the coastline transition from the Panhandle down to Southwest Florida.
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Immediate views of the Mississippi River and St. Paul skyline upon takeoff from MSP.
Music City
Glimpses of the Nashville metropolitan area and the Cumberland River as you cross Tennessee.
Atlanta Hub
The massive urban sprawl and airport infrastructure of the Atlanta area are often visible.
Lake Okeechobee
Depending on the approach path, the 'Big O' inland sea is a prominent feature on the left.
The left side provides a great perspective of the dense urban sprawl of the Southeast. It is also the best side to see the vastness of Lake Okeechobee if the flight path takes a more easterly route into Fort Myers. Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,282 km (1,418 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Route Type: Domestic
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