The left side wins on both ends of this flight — Dallas skyline and lake views at departure, plus Minneapolis skyline and Mississippi River views on arrival — while the right side offers mostly flat, unremarkable farmland throughout.
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Flight Path
Dallas to Minneapolis is 854 miles (1,374 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flat plains of northern Texas, Oklahoma, and Iowa farmland with the Red River and scattered reservoirs visible below during cruise
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Takeoff from DAL
LEFTDeparting DAL to the northwest, the left side offers a good look back over downtown Dallas skyline and the White Rock Lake area as the plane climbs out. The right side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl.
Landing at MSP
LEFTArriving into MSP typically approaches from the southeast, giving left-side passengers views of the Minneapolis downtown skyline and the Mississippi River bends as the plane descends over the metro area. The right side faces mostly flat farmland with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Love Fld (DAL) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas to Minneapolis. The left side wins on both ends of this flight — Dallas skyline and lake views at departure, plus Minneapolis skyline and Mississippi River views on arrival — while the right side offers mostly flat, unremarkable farmland throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Love Fld in Dallas?
During takeoff from Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DAL to the northwest, the left side offers a good look back over downtown Dallas skyline and the White Rock Lake area as the plane climbs out. The right side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, White Rock Lake, Trinity River.
What can I see when landing at Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
When landing at Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into MSP typically approaches from the southeast, giving left-side passengers views of the Minneapolis downtown skyline and the Mississippi River bends as the plane descends over the metro area. The right side faces mostly flat farmland with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Minneapolis skyline, Mississippi River, Twin Cities lakes.
How long is the flight from Dallas to Minneapolis?
The flight from Dallas Love Fld (DAL) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 854 miles (1,374 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dallas to Minneapolis flight path pass over?
Flat plains of northern Texas, Oklahoma, and Iowa farmland with the Red River and scattered reservoirs visible below during cruise