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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic geographic transitions, including the Detroit city skyline upon departure and the breathtaking descent over the Blue Ridge Escarpment and Table Rock before landing.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Detroit Skyline

Excellent views of the Renaissance Center, the Detroit River, and the Ambassador Bridge immediately after departure.

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New River Gorge

The deep, winding canyon of the New River in West Virginia, featuring some of the oldest geology in the world.

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Blue Ridge Escarpment

The dramatic point where the Appalachian Mountains drop off sharply into the South Carolina Piedmont.

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Table Rock & Caesars Head

Iconic granite outcrops and cliff faces that serve as landmarks for the approach into the Greenville area.

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Lake Jocassee & Keowee

Sparkling blue reservoirs nestled at the base of the mountains just minutes before touching down at GSP.

The right side is the premier choice for mountain enthusiasts. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the plane often skirts the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing a spectacular 'wall of mountains' effect. For the best photography, an afternoon flight ensures the sun is behind or above the aircraft, illuminating the rock faces of Table Rock.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Lake Erie Shoreline

Aerial views of the western basin and the industrial landscape of the northern Ohio coast shortly after takeoff.

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Columbus Metro Area

On clear days, the urban sprawl and skyline of Ohio's capital are visible during the early cruise phase.

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Monongahela National Forest

Dense, undulating green canopies of the eastern West Virginia highlands that stretch toward the horizon.

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Appalachian Ridges

The characteristic long, parallel ridges and valleys of the central Appalachian range during mid-flight.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. This side provides a broader view of the rolling foothills of the Piedmont region as you cross the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Watch for the Ohio River crossing about 25 minutes into the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 820 km (510 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)

Arrival: GSP (34.895698547399995, -82.2189025879)

Route Type: Domestic

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