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DTW → GSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (Greenville)?
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.
Detroit Skyline
Excellent views of the Renaissance Center, the Detroit River, and the Ambassador Bridge immediately after departure.
New River Gorge
The deep, winding canyon of the New River in West Virginia, featuring some of the oldest geology in the world.
Blue Ridge Escarpment
The dramatic point where the Appalachian Mountains drop off sharply into the South Carolina Piedmont.
Table Rock & Caesars Head
Iconic granite outcrops and cliff faces that serve as landmarks for the approach into the Greenville area.
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.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Aerial views of the western basin and the industrial landscape of the northern Ohio coast shortly after takeoff.
Columbus Metro Area
On clear days, the urban sprawl and skyline of Ohio's capital are visible during the early cruise phase.
Monongahela National Forest
Dense, undulating green canopies of the eastern West Virginia highlands that stretch toward the horizon.
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.
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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