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MSP → TUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the Mississippi River and St. Paul skyline shortly after takeoff from MSP, along with a better angle of the lush transition into the Ozark Plateau foothills as you enter Oklahoma.
Mississippi River Valley
Witness the dramatic bends and islands of the Upper Mississippi River immediately after departing MSP.
St. Paul Skyline
Excellent views of the Minnesota State Capitol and the downtown St. Paul business district.
Rochester & Mayo Clinic
Look down upon the world-famous medical campus and the urban center of southern Minnesota.
Ozark Plateau Fringes
As you cross the Missouri/Oklahoma border, the terrain becomes more rugged and forested compared to the northern plains.
Port of Catoosa
One of the farthest inland river ports in the U.S. is often visible just northeast of Tulsa.
Sit on the left for the best morning light, as the sun will be behind the plane or on the opposite side. Watch for the intricate 'Jeffersonian Grid' of Iowa farmland mid-flight. During winter, the frozen patterns on the Mississippi are particularly striking.
Minneapolis Skyscrapers
Views of the IDS Center and the U.S. Bank Stadium are common if departing to the south.
Southern MN Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines across the rolling hills of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa.
Des Moines Metro
The golden dome of the Iowa State Capitol is often visible as you pass the Des Moines area.
The Flint Hills
The eastern edge of these tallgrass prairies provides a unique, rolling landscape in eastern Kansas.
Keystone Lake
A massive reservoir on the Arkansas River visible just west of the final approach path into Tulsa.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering vibrant orange horizons over the Great Plains. Keep an eye out for the Arkansas River during the descent, as it serves as a major landmark for the Tulsa approach.
Distance: 991 km (616 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: TUL (36.19839859008789, -95.88809967041016)
Route Type: Domestic
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