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Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior mix of water views over Lake Erie and a better vantage point for the Cincinnati city skyline and the Ohio River during the approach into Northern Kentucky.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Lake Erie Islands

Expansive views of the western basin water and islands like Put-in-Bay and Kellys Island.

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Cedar Point

The famous amusement park peninsula is often visible jutting into the lake to the east.

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Columbus Distant View

On clear days, the high-rises of Ohio's capital city can be spotted on the eastern horizon.

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Ohio River Meanders

The winding waterway marking the state line becomes prominent during the descent.

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Cincinnati Skyline

Excellent views of the Great American Ball Park and downtown skyscrapers when approaching from the north.

For the best views of the Cincinnati skyline, hope for a landing on Runway 18L or 18C. Sitting on the left avoids the harsh afternoon sun on this southbound route, making it easier to photograph the Lake Erie shoreline.

Right Side Highlights
6.2
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Ann Arbor

Look west toward the University of Michigan campus immediately after departure from DTW.

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Toledo Port

View the industrial landscape, the Maumee River mouth, and the glass city skyline.

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Ohio Farmland

The classic geometric quilt pattern of the Midwest's agricultural heartland.

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Dayton Outskirts

Visuals of the Miami Valley region and the sprawling Wright-Patterson Air Force Base area.

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Northern Kentucky Hills

Lush, rolling green terrain as the aircraft crosses the Ohio River into the Hebron area.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the rural Ohio landscape. If the plane arrives from the south, the right side may get a brief glimpse of the river valley before touchdown.

Top Activities in Cincinnati
Route Information

Distance: 369 km (229 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 37 min

Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)

Arrival: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)

Route Type: Domestic

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