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DTW → AVL
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Asheville Regional Airport (Asheville)?
Right Side of the Plane
Provides a front-row seat to the winding Ohio River, the dramatic New River Gorge, and the stunning layers of the Great Smoky Mountains during the final approach into Asheville.
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The Ohio River
The massive, winding waterway that marks the transition from the Midwest to the Appalachian South.
New River Gorge
Depending on the specific flight path, you may see the deep canyon and the famous New River Gorge Bridge.
Cherokee National Forest
Dense, undulating green canopies that cover the rugged terrain of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.
Great Smoky Mountains
Breathtaking views of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge province during the descent phase.
The right side is superior for sunset flights as the sun dips behind the Smokies. Since this route is often flown on regional jets, choose a seat away from the wings (usually rows 1-5 or 15+) for the best photographic angles of the mountain terrain.
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Lake Erie Shoreline
Clear views of the western basin and the coastal marshes near the Michigan-Ohio border shortly after takeoff.
Columbus Metro Area
A distant view of the Ohio state capital's skyline and the surrounding suburban sprawl.
Monongahela Forest
Expansive stretches of the Appalachian high-country wilderness in West Virginia.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The iconic scenic motorway winding through the mountain ridges as you descend into the Asheville area.
Sit on the left for softer, indirect light during midday flights. It offers excellent views of the rolling Appalachian ridges. Watch for the Detroit River and Grosse Ile immediately after departing DTW if taking off to the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 757 km (470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: AVL (35.43619918823242, -82.54180145263672)
Route Type: Domestic
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