Seeing Leech Lake from a plane4 ★
One of Minnesota's largest lakes, famous for its ragged outline of long bays and points. Much of it lies within the Leech Lake Reservation. Look for a starfish-shaped lake in pine forest.
2 of our routes pass it. Minnesota · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Winnipeg: sit on the left, 29 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Thief River Falls | Right | 27 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Winnipeg | Left | 29 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Leech Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Leech Lake from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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