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DTW → CHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Lovell Field (Chattanooga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the transition into the Appalachian foothills and the distant silhouettes of the Great Smoky Mountains during the descent into Tennessee.
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Lake Erie Shoreline
Aerial views of the western Lake Erie basin and the islands near Monroe shortly after departure.
Appalachian Plateau
The dramatic shift from the flat Midwestern plains to the rugged, forested ridges of eastern Kentucky.
Great Smoky Mountains
On high-visibility days, the haze-covered peaks of the Smokies are visible on the eastern horizon.
Chickamauga Lake
The expansive waters of the Tennessee River reservoir just north of the Chattanooga metropolitan area.
Knoxville Suburbs
Distal views of the Knoxville area and the intersection of the Tennessee valley corridors.
Book a mid-morning flight for the best sun angle to highlight the relief of the Appalachian ridges. If flying in autumn, this side provides a panoramic view of the changing fall foliage across the national forests of Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Port of Toledo
The industrial infrastructure and shipping hubs at the mouth of the Maumee River.
Ohio River Crossing
A scenic view of the winding Ohio River which marks the border between the Midwest and the South.
Kentucky Bluegrass
The distinct geometric patterns of world-famous horse farms surrounding the Lexington area.
Lookout Mountain
The iconic ridge extending from Chattanooga into Georgia, featuring the famous 'Moccasin Bend'.
Downtown Chattanooga
A close-up view of the Tennessee Aquarium and the city's riverfront bridges during the final descent.
Sit on the right for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Cumberland Plateau. During the final approach into CHA, the right side typically offers the best view of the city's unique geography, including the sharp turn of the Tennessee River at Moccasin Bend.
Book Hotels in ChattanoogaDistance: 814 km (506 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: CHA (35.03530120849609, -85.20379638671875)
Route Type: Domestic
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