Seeing Mille Lacs Lake from a plane4 ★
One of Minnesota's largest lakes, a round basin of about 200 square miles. In winter thousands of ice-fishing houses form temporary towns on it. Look for the dots of shanties and plowed roads across the ice.
3 of our routes pass it. Minnesota · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Thief River Falls: sit on the right, 18 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Thief River Falls | Right | 18 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Winnipeg | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 19 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Boston | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 143 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 Mille Lacs Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mille Lacs 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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