Seeing Minneapolis from a plane
Grew up around St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the Mississippi, which powered its flour mills. Look for the Chain of Lakes on the southwest side and the river cutting a gorge through town.
5 of our routes pass it. Minnesota · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Denver: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit to Seattle | Right | 80 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Denver | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Seattle | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Minneapolis | Left | on the way down |
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 Minneapolis from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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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