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SFB → FSD
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Sanford International Airport (Sanford) to Joe Foss Field Airport (Sioux Falls)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically offers superior views of the Mississippi River crossing and a higher probability of spotting the St. Louis skyline and Gateway Arch as the flight tracks northwest.
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St. Johns River
Aerial views of the winding river and Lake Monroe immediately following departure from Sanford.
Mississippi River
A dramatic crossing over the nation's largest river, featuring complex oxbow lakes and wetlands.
St. Louis Skyline
The Gateway Arch and the dense downtown core are often visible as you transition through Missouri airspace.
Iowa Heartland
Witness the vast, geometric patchwork of the American 'breadbasket' with its vibrant agricultural patterns.
Des Moines
View the Iowa state capital and its distinctive gold-domed capitol building from cruise altitude.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you on this side, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Mississippi River and the Iowa plains. Keep an eye out for the distinct circular irrigation patterns as you enter the Great Plains region.
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Land Between the Lakes
View the massive twin reservoirs of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley in western Kentucky.
Illinois Prairies
Expansive views of the flat, fertile plains that characterize the central United States.
River Barges
Spot commercial barge traffic moving along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers from high above.
Midwest Sunsets
On late afternoon flights, this side catches the warm, golden light hitting the clouds and terrain.
Sioux Falls Approach
See the Big Sioux River winding through the outskirts of the city during the final descent into FSD.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. During the winter, the stark contrast of snow-covered fields in Iowa and South Dakota creates a beautiful minimalist landscape. Use a flight tracking app to identify the specific river crossings, as the Ohio and Mississippi rivers are key landmarks on this route.
Book Hotels in Sioux FallsDistance: 2,148 km (1,335 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 52 min
Departure: SFB (28.7775993347168, -81.23750305175781)
Arrival: FSD (43.5820007324, -96.741897583)
Route Type: Domestic
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