Seeing Red Lake from a plane5 ★
The largest natural lake entirely within Minnesota, split into Upper and Lower Red Lake by a narrow peninsula. Look for two big, round basins joined at a pinch in flat bog and forest.
8 of our routes pass it. Minnesota · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Winnipeg: sit on the left, 39 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Winnipeg | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 76 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Calgary | Left | 98 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 32 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Anchorage | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 34 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Thief River Falls | Right | on the way down |
| Minneapolis to Winnipeg | Left | 39 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Calgary | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 161 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Boston | Right | 139 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 Red Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Red Lake 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.
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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