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DTW → CVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati)?
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.
Lake Erie Islands
Expansive views of the western basin water and islands like Put-in-Bay and Kellys Island.
Cedar Point
The famous amusement park peninsula is often visible jutting into the lake to the east.
Columbus Distant View
On clear days, the high-rises of Ohio's capital city can be spotted on the eastern horizon.
Ohio River Meanders
The winding waterway marking the state line becomes prominent during the descent.
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.
Ann Arbor
Look west toward the University of Michigan campus immediately after departure from DTW.
Toledo Port
View the industrial landscape, the Maumee River mouth, and the glass city skyline.
Ohio Farmland
The classic geometric quilt pattern of the Midwest's agricultural heartland.
Dayton Outskirts
Visuals of the Miami Valley region and the sprawling Wright-Patterson Air Force Base area.
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.
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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