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MSY → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the New Orleans skyline shortly after takeoff and provides an excellent angle for the Memphis riverfront and the massive FedEx logistics hub during the landing sequence.
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New Orleans CBD
Clear views of the Caesars Superdome and the downtown skyscrapers immediately after departure.
Lake Pontchartrain Shoreline
A sprawling view of the brackish estuary as the aircraft climbs to cruising altitude.
Memphis Downtown
The iconic Memphis skyline and the Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid near the riverfront.
FedEx SuperHub
A bird's-eye view of the world's largest sorting facility, especially impressive with hundreds of planes at night.
Choose the right side to avoid the direct western sun on afternoon flights. If landing from the north, you will get a perfect view of the Memphis Pyramid and the Mississippi River bridges just before touchdown.
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Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The world's longest continuous bridge over water is visible stretching 24 miles across the lake.
Oxbow Lakes
Intricate horseshoe-shaped lakes created by the historical movement of the Mississippi River.
Delta Agriculture
The vast, flat agricultural grid of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain with its rich, dark soil.
Sit on the left for sunset views during evening flights. Watch for the dramatic 'meanders' of the Mississippi River as the plane tracks north; the sunlight reflecting off the water creates a striking silver ribbon effect.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 562 km (349 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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