Seeing Mall of America from a plane
One of the largest malls in the US, with a full theme park indoors. Look for the huge boxy building and parking ramps just east of MSP's runways.
4 of our routes pass it. Minnesota · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Chicago: sit on the right, on the climb, 0 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Atlanta | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Denver | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mall of America from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mall of America from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Mall of America at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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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