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MSP → XNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Bentonville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Kansas City metropolitan area and the picturesque lakes of the Ozark region during the descent into Arkansas.
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Iowa Wind Farms
Massive clusters of white wind turbines dotting the landscape across the Iowa-Missouri border.
Kansas City Skyline
Clear views of the Downtown KCMO skyline and the Missouri River loops.
Stockton Lake
A beautiful V-shaped reservoir in Missouri known for its clear water and scenic shoreline.
Beaver Lake
The winding limestone bluffs and turquoise waters of Beaver Lake just before landing at XNA.
The right side is prime for sunset views on evening flights. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the Kansas City bypass, and watch for the dramatic terrain changes near the Arkansas border.
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Twin Cities Exit
Aerial views of the Minneapolis skyline and the Mall of America immediately after takeoff.
Mississippi River
Sightings of the winding river valley as the flight heads south through Minnesota.
Heartland Grids
Intricate geometric patterns of Iowa's vast agricultural landscape and farmsteads.
Ozark Plateau
The transition from flat plains to the rolling, forested hills of southern Missouri.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the afternoon sun. Look for the distant shimmer of the Lake of the Ozarks to the east as you cross central Missouri.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 961 km (597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)
Route Type: Domestic
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