Minneapolis to Duluth flight pathMSPDLH

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Flight time45m
Distance144
Heading020° → 020°

Minneapolis to Duluth is 144 miles (232 km), a flight of about 45 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side wins due to the St. Croix valley glimpse on departure and, more importantly, the dramatic Lake Superior and Duluth harbor views on arrival, which the flat, featureless left side cannot match.

Takeoff · MSPRIGHTSt. Croix River valley, Twin Cities eastern suburbs, patchwork Minnesota farmland
Landing · DLHRIGHTLake Superior, Duluth Harbor, Aerial Lift Bridge

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Rolling Minnesota farmland and scattered lakes typical of the state's east-central region, with the St. Croix River valley visible partway through the route

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Minneapolis (right side) — St. Croix River valley, Twin Cities eastern suburbs, patchwork Minnesota farmland

Takeoff from MSP

RIGHT

Departing MSP toward the northeast, the right side offers glimpses of the St. Croix River valley and its wooded bluffs shortly after climb-out, while the left side just shows flat farmland and suburban grids.

St. Croix River valleyTwin Cities eastern suburbspatchwork Minnesota farmland

Landing at DLH

RIGHT

On approach into Duluth, the right side reveals the vast blue expanse of Lake Superior along with the city's harbor, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and the St. Louis River estuary — a dramatic contrast to the wooded hills on the left.

Lake SuperiorDuluth HarborAerial Lift BridgeSt. Louis River estuary

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Duluth International (DLH)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Duluth. The right side wins due to the St. Croix valley glimpse on departure and, more importantly, the dramatic Lake Superior and Duluth harbor views on arrival, which the flat, featureless left side cannot match.

What can I see during takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MSP toward the northeast, the right side offers glimpses of the St. Croix River valley and its wooded bluffs shortly after climb-out, while the left side just shows flat farmland and suburban grids. Notable sights include: St. Croix River valley, Twin Cities eastern suburbs, patchwork Minnesota farmland.

What can I see when landing at Duluth International in Duluth?

When landing at Duluth International (DLH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Duluth, the right side reveals the vast blue expanse of Lake Superior along with the city's harbor, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and the St. Louis River estuary — a dramatic contrast to the wooded hills on the left. Notable sights include: Lake Superior, Duluth Harbor, Aerial Lift Bridge, St. Louis River estuary.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Duluth?

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Duluth International (DLH) takes about 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 144 miles (232 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Minneapolis to Duluth flight path pass over?

Rolling Minnesota farmland and scattered lakes typical of the state's east-central region, with the St. Croix River valley visible partway through the route