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DTW → CID
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally preferred for its iconic view of the Chicago skyline while crossing Lake Michigan and a better angle of the Mississippi River's industrial locks.
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Ann Arbor
Aerial view of the University of Michigan campus and the massive 'Big House' football stadium shortly after departure.
Chicago Skyline
Stunning long-distance views of the Willis Tower and the downtown lakefront while crossing the water.
Lake Michigan Crossing
A brief but scenic flight over the deep blue waters of the Great Lakes.
Mississippi River Locks
Detailed views of the dam and lock systems near Clinton, Iowa, as the plane descends.
Iowa Heartland
The quintessential American agricultural landscape featuring farmsteads and wind turbines as you approach CID.
Sit on the right side for the highest probability of seeing Chicago's skyscrapers across the lake. During the winter, this side offers great views of ice formations along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Book Hotels in Cedar RapidsDetroit Outskirts
View of the sprawling Metro Detroit residential areas and industrial hubs immediately after takeoff.
Indiana Dunes
The southern curve of Lake Michigan featuring unique sand dunes and state park shorelines.
Gary Industrial Waterfront
Massive steel mills and shipping ports located at the southernmost tip of Lake Michigan.
Illinois Farmland
Expansive, geometric patterns of corn and soybean fields stretching across the northern Illinois plains.
Upper Mississippi River
Crossing the grand river border between Illinois and Iowa with views of the river's wider channels.
Recommended for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch for the distinct change in topography as you move from the flat Great Lakes basin into the rolling hills of eastern Iowa.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 691 km (429 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: CID (41.88470077514648, -91.71080017089844)
Route Type: Domestic
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