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TPA → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Tampa International Airport (Tampa) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Tampa urban center at departure and the iconic lake-filled landscape of Minnesota during descent, along with several major city skylines en route.
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Tampa Skyline
Direct views of Downtown Tampa, the Sparkman Wharf area, and Ybor City immediately after takeoff.
Nashville
Clear views of the Cumberland River and the distinct 'Batman Building' in Tennessee's capital.
Ohio River
A massive geographic boundary crossing near the border of Kentucky and Indiana.
Glacial Lakes
The dense cluster of thousands of small lakes that define the landscape as you enter southern Minnesota.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun. On descent into MSP, look for the Mall of America and the Minnesota River valley. This side also typically offers the best views of the Minneapolis and St. Paul skylines during a northern approach.
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Gulf Coastline
Striking views of the emerald green waters and white sands of the Florida Panhandle during the initial climb.
Mobile Bay
Aerial perspective of the deep-water port and the massive shipping lanes of coastal Alabama.
Mississippi River
Look for the distinctive winding path of the Great River as the flight crosses from Illinois into Iowa.
Heartland Grid
The iconic patchwork quilt of American agriculture visible across the flat plains of the Midwest.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Great Plains. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, keep an eye out for the Mississippi River, which often serves as a primary navigational landmark for the approach into MSP.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,105 km (1,308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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