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DCA → LAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington) to Capital City Airport (Lansing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a world-class aerial view of the National Mall and D.C. monuments during a Northbound departure from DCA, followed by potential views of Lake Erie and the Michigan State University campus upon arrival.
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National Mall
Incredible views of the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial if departing on the 'river visual' route.
Lake Erie Shoreline
As the flight crosses into Michigan, you may spot the distant southern horizon of Lake Erie and the Detroit metro area to the North.
Michigan State University
Clear views of Spartan Stadium and the sprawling green campus of MSU in East Lansing just before touching down at LAN.
To maximize your experience, request a seat on the right and hope for a Northward departure (Runway 1) for the iconic D.C. monument tour. Evening flights are particularly scenic on this side as the sun sets to the west, illuminating the D.C. white marble and Michigan's lakes in gold.
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The Pentagon
Immediate view of the massive five-sided Department of Defense headquarters and Arlington National Cemetery right after takeoff.
Allegheny Mountains
The rugged, forested ridges of the Appalachian chain stretching across West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Ohio River Valley
A patchwork of fertile farmland and industrial towns marking the transition into the American Midwest.
Sit on the left for better views of the Pentagon during takeoff and to avoid direct southern sun glare during midday flights heading Northwest. This side also offers a better view of the southern Michigan agricultural landscape during the final descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 770 km (478 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Arrival: LAN (42.77870178222656, -84.58740234375)
Route Type: Domestic
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