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DTW → BWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Detroit and Cleveland cityscapes along Lake Erie, followed by a clearer view of the Baltimore Inner Harbor during the standard approach into BWI.
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Detroit Skyline
Aerial views of the Renaissance Center and the international border with Windsor, Ontario, immediately after takeoff.
Lake Erie Shoreline
A long stretch of the southern coast of Lake Erie, providing views of Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Susquehanna River
The massive, winding river near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, visible as you traverse the Appalachian range.
Baltimore Inner Harbor
The historic waterfront, National Aquarium, and downtown skyscrapers during the final descent into BWI.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. If the plane approaches BWI from the north, this side provides the most iconic views of the Baltimore city center. Keep an eye out for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park shortly after passing Toledo.
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Ohio Farmlands
The distinct geometric grid patterns of the Midwestern agricultural heartland stretching toward the horizon.
Appalachian Ridges
The unique 'ridge and valley' formation of the Pennsylvania mountains, which look like textured wrinkles on the earth.
Upper Chesapeake Bay
The vast expanse of the Chesapeake Bay and the mouth of the Patapsco River as the aircraft turns for landing.
Francis Scott Key Bridge Site
The outer harbor area near the Patapsco River entrance during the final approach phase.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch a dramatic sunset over the Appalachian Mountains. During winter, the snow-capped mountain ridges in Pennsylvania are particularly striking from this side. Ensure you are seated ahead of or behind the wing to see the complex river systems of Maryland.
Book Hotels in BaltimoreDistance: 657 km (408 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Route Type: Domestic
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