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SAT → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of major metropolitan hubs including Dallas-Fort Worth and Kansas City, followed by an iconic approach over the Mississippi River and the Mall of America.
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DFW Metroplex
The sprawling urban landscape of Dallas and Fort Worth is a primary highlight in the first hour.
Lake Texoma
A massive reservoir on the border of Texas and Oklahoma known for its turquoise waters.
Kansas City
Excellent views of the Missouri River winding through the downtown Kansas City skyline.
Iowa State Capitol
The unique five-domed, gold-leafed capitol building in Des Moines is visible from cruising altitude.
Mississippi River
The aircraft often follows the bend of the Great River as it prepares for landing.
Mall of America
One of the most recognizable landmarks in the US, located directly adjacent to the MSP airport runways.
The right side is best for urban photography, specifically for the DFW and Kansas City passes. Watch for the Missouri River confluence; it's a major geographic marker midway through the trip. On the final approach into MSP, keep your camera ready for the Mall of America and the Fort Snelling area just before touchdown.
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Clear views of the Texas state capital and the Colorado River shortly after departure.
Texas Hill Country
The rolling limestone hills and green valleys visible to the west of the flight path.
Flint Hills
The last remaining preserve of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem in Kansas.
Agricultural Grids
The mesmerizing square-mile patterns of the Iowa heartland from 35,000 feet.
Minneapolis Lakes
Views of the 'City of Lakes' and the western suburbs during the descent into MSP.
Choose this side for evening flights to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Great Plains. During the winter months, look for the intricate patterns formed by snow-dusted wind turbines in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. Seats behind the wing are recommended to avoid engine heat distortion for photography.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,768 km (1,099 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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