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DTW → BMI
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (Bloomington)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more immediate and striking view of the Detroit River, the Canadian border, and the urban core of Detroit and Windsor before transitioning into the pastoral landscapes of Indiana and Illinois.
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Detroit River & Skyline
Aerial view of the Ambassador Bridge, downtown Detroit, and Windsor, Ontario, highlighting the international border.
Wabash River Valley
The meandering Wabash River creates distinct green belts across the Indiana agricultural plains.
Midwestern Grid
Perfectly geometric sections of farmland showcasing the American Land Ordinance survey system from above.
Illinois Wind Farms
Large-scale wind turbine arrays appearing as white dots against the dark soil of central Illinois.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Detroit city center during departures to the south. For late afternoon flights, this side will be shaded, providing better conditions for photography without window glare.
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Ann Arbor
Distant views of the University of Michigan campus and the 'Big House' stadium shortly after takeoff.
Lake Michigan Glimpse
On very clear days, the distant blue horizon of southern Lake Michigan may be visible to the northwest.
Kankakee River
A prominent natural waterway that marks the transition into the deeper prairie lands of Illinois.
McLean County Fields
Expansive views of some of the world's most productive corn and soybean acreage as you descend into BMI.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the Chicago skyline on the far horizon if the pilot takes a slightly more northerly route toward Central Illinois.
Book Hotels in BloomingtonDistance: 503 km (313 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: BMI (40.47710037, -88.91590118)
Route Type: Domestic
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