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DTW → CMH
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (Columbus)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Lake Erie coastline, the Detroit River international border, and the scenic Maumee Bay near Toledo.
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Detroit River
Views of the international border and Grosse Ile during initial climb.
Lake Erie
The vast blue expanse of the western basin's shallow waters.
Toledo Waterfront
A clear view of where the Maumee River empties into the lake.
Sandusky Horizon
Distal views of the Lake Erie islands and the Cedar Point peninsula.
Alum Creek State Park
A large reservoir that signals the final descent into the Columbus area.
Morning flights are ideal for watching the sun rise over the Great Lakes. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Ohio shoreline and the Davis-Besse cooling tower near Oak Harbor.
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Detroit Suburbs
The expansive residential grid of the southern Motor City metro.
Ohio Farmland
Characteristic geometric patterns of the Midwestern agricultural heartland.
Maumee River
Winding river views through the northern Ohio plains.
Columbus Skyline
A view of the city's central business district during the southern approach.
Ohio Stadium
Spot 'The Shoe' and the Ohio State University campus on the right during landing.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. On clear days, the descent offers excellent views of the Scioto River valley and the urban sprawl of northern Columbus.
Book Hotels in ColumbusDistance: 249 km (155 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: CMH (39.998001, -82.891899)
Route Type: Domestic
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