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DTW → FLL
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning progression from the industrial Great Lakes region across the rolling Appalachian Mountains and finally along the picturesque Atlantic coastline of Florida.
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Lake Erie Coastline
Immediately after takeoff, catch views of the Detroit River and the southern shores of Lake Erie.
Appalachian Mountains
Fly over the scenic ridges and valleys of West Virginia and western North Carolina.
Charlotte Skyline
A high-altitude view of North Carolina's largest city and its surrounding suburban forest.
Atlantic Coastline
Enjoy panoramic views of the Georgia and Florida coastlines as the aircraft tracks south.
Cape Canaveral
On clear days, see the iconic launch pads of the Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island wildlife refuge.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also superior for viewing the launch pads at Cape Canaveral during the descent into South Florida. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the green Carolina forests to the turquoise waters of the Florida coast.
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Ohio River Valley
View the winding curves of the Ohio River as it carves through the landscape of the Midwest.
Great Smoky Mountains
Distant views of the hazy, dense forests of the southern Appalachian range.
Atlanta Metro
Spot the sprawling urban landscape of the South's busiest aviation hub.
Lake Okeechobee
A massive, circular inland sea that dominates the central Florida geography.
The Everglades
During the final approach, see the vast, shimmering wetlands and canal networks of South Florida.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights to avoid direct glare. It provides the best perspective of Lake Okeechobee and the unique 'river of grass' in the Everglades during the final 20 minutes of the flight. Watch for the dense network of residential canals that define the Fort Lauderdale suburbs during the final approach.
Book Hotels in Fort LauderdaleDistance: 1,818 km (1,130 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Route Type: Domestic
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