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CHA → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Lovell Field (Chattanooga) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Kentucky rolling hills and a spectacular approach over the western basin of Lake Erie and the Detroit River international border.
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Daniel Boone National Forest
Dense, rugged woodland terrain of the Appalachian foothills visible during the first half of the trip.
Lexington Bluegrass
Rolling emerald hills and prestigious horse farms located in the heart of Kentucky.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Stunning vistas of the Great Lakes as the plane descends over the Maumee Bay area.
Detroit River
A unique aerial perspective of the international border between the United States and Windsor, Canada.
Right side seating is ideal for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Appalachian range. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for coastal views of Lake Erie and the industrial landscape of the Detroit River.
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Tennessee River
Immediate views of the winding river and Chickamauga Dam shortly after taking off from Lovell Field.
Cincinnati Skyline
If the flight path stays west, catch a glimpse of the Queen City and the Paul Brown Stadium.
Agricultural Patchwork
Perfect geometric patterns of Ohio's vast farmlands stretching toward the western horizon.
Select the left side for late afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Great Plains. This side often provides a better view of the downtown Detroit skyline if the aircraft approaches DTW from the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 814 km (506 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: CHA (35.03530120849609, -85.20379638671875)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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