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RHI → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (Rhinelander) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dense Wisconsin Northwoods and a more direct view of the Twin Cities skylines during the final descent into MSP.
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Willow Flowage
A massive, island-dotted wilderness water system located just west of Rhinelander.
St. Croix Riverway
Panoramic views of the National Scenic Riverway and the historic town of Stillwater.
St. Paul Skyline
Excellent views of the Minnesota State Capitol and the downtown St. Paul office towers.
Minneapolis Skyline
The iconic glass skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis often come into view during the base leg of the approach.
MSP Airport Grounds
A great perspective of the massive airport complex and the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers.
The right side is best for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Minnesota lakes. This side offers the highest probability of seeing both the St. Paul and Minneapolis skylines in succession as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
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Northwoods Canopy
Expansive views of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest's southern reaches shortly after takeoff.
Lake Wissota
A large, scenic reservoir near Chippewa Falls visible during the mid-flight cruise.
St. Croix River
The winding waterway that serves as the geographic border between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Suburban Sprawl
The rapid transition from rural farmland to the developed residential areas of Woodbury and St. Paul.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for clearer photos. Look for the large blue expanse of Lake Wissota roughly halfway through the flight. If the plane lands toward the northwest, you may see the southern bends of the Mississippi River.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 305 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: RHI (45.63119888305664, -89.46749877929688)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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