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MSY → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the departure over Lake Pontchartrain and provides the best views of the Ozark Mountains and the Kansas City skyline during the final approach.
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Lake Pontchartrain
An immediate view of the massive estuary and the world-famous 24-mile Causeway bridge after takeoff from MSY.
The Ozark Plateau
Stunning views of the rolling green hills and deep valleys of southern Missouri, particularly vibrant in autumn.
Table Rock Lake
Look for the sprawling, branch-like shoreline of this major reservoir near the Arkansas-Missouri border.
Kansas City Skyline
During standard arrivals from the south, the right side often gets a clear view of the downtown skyscrapers.
Missouri River
The winding path of the Missouri River is visible just before touchdown at MCI, often shimmering in the light.
The right side is the clear winner for the New Orleans departure. To see the Ozarks in their best light, book a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern slopes. During the fall (October), the foliage on the right side through Missouri is spectacular.
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Mississippi River Bends
Watch the dramatic oxbow lakes and massive meanders of the Mississippi River as you head north through Louisiana.
Ouachita Mountains
Distant views of the forested ridges of western Arkansas, marking the start of the interior highlands.
Great Plains Patchwork
As you enter Missouri, the landscape transitions into a beautiful geometric grid of agricultural fields.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. While less scenic for the departure, it offers great views of the rural landscape and the western suburbs of Kansas City during a northern approach.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,112 km (691 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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