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MSP → TYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Driftless Area early in the flight and provides a spectacular panorama of the Cumberland Plateau and the Great Smoky Mountains upon the descent into Knoxville.
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The Driftless Area
Rugged, unglaciated terrain in southwest Wisconsin with steep valleys and limestone bluffs.
Ohio River Crossing
A major geographic landmark separating the Midwest from the Upland South.
Kentucky Bluegrass Region
The rolling hills and world-famous horse country around central Kentucky.
Cumberland Plateau
The massive sandstone plateau featuring deep gorges and high-elevation forests.
Norris Lake
The winding, turquoise waters of one of the first TVA reservoirs north of Knoxville.
Great Smoky Mountains
Grand views of the highest peaks in the eastern US during the final approach.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light reflecting off the winding Tennessee river systems. On the final descent into TYS, this side usually offers a better angle to see the high peaks of the Smokies. Keep an eye out for the deep river gorges of the Cumberland Plateau about 20 minutes before landing.
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Twin Cities Skyline
Aerial views of Minneapolis and St. Paul shortly after takeoff from MSP.
Mississippi River Meanders
Watch the mighty Mississippi carve through the bluffs of southern Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Midwestern Heartland
Vast geometric patterns of corn and soybean fields across Illinois and Indiana.
Indianapolis Metro
Potential distant views of the 'Crossroads of America' if the flight path tracks slightly east.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Dense, uninterrupted canopy of eastern Kentucky's rugged wilderness.
Appalachian Ridges
Parallel mountain ridges appearing as green waves as you cross into Tennessee.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. This side is ideal for spotting the transition from the flat agricultural plains of the Midwest to the sudden, sharp ridges of the Appalachian range. In winter, look for the distinct snow lines along the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,274 km (792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: TYS (35.81100082, -83.99400329999999)
Route Type: Domestic
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