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MSP → YWG
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Mississippi River and Twin Cities skyline on departure, followed by excellent views of the winding Red River and the Winnipeg cityscape during the approach.
Twin Cities Skyline
Clear views of the Minneapolis and St. Paul skyscrapers depending on the specific departure runway and path.
Mississippi River
Watch the iconic river curve through the urban landscape before the plane turns north toward Canada.
Red River Meanders
The Red River of the North creates dramatic, winding oxbow patterns as it flows northward toward Lake Winnipeg.
International Border
Spot the distinct change in road layouts and land management marking the boundary between the US and Canada.
Winnipeg Urban Core
Stunning views of The Forks and the unique architecture of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on final approach.
Sit here for the best views of the Mississippi and the specific landmarks of Winnipeg. Try to book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Red River Valley without glare. Watch for the dramatic 90-degree river bends near the Manitoba border.
Lake Minnetonka
A massive, intricate lake system west of the Twin Cities visible shortly after takeoff from MSP.
Glacial Lake Region
Densely packed small lakes and wetlands characteristic of central Minnesota's '10,000 Lakes' landscape.
Red River Valley Plains
Expansive, perfectly flat agricultural grids that define the fertile border region between Minnesota and North Dakota.
Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the numerous Minnesota lakes. During the winter, the frozen lake surfaces create a stark, white-on-black geometric landscape that is particularly striking from high altitude.
Distance: 635 km (395 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Route Type: International
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