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DTW → IND
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Indianapolis International Airport (Indianapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including the University of Michigan campus shortly after departure and the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the final approach into IND.
Ann Arbor & The Big House
Look north-west after takeoff to spot the massive Michigan Stadium and the University of Michigan campus.
Lake Michigan Horizon
On clear days, the distant blue horizon of Lake Michigan is visible to the far west during cruise altitude.
South Bend
Glimpses of the city and the golden dome of the Notre Dame campus are often possible in the distance.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The world-famous 'Brickyard' is a massive, unmistakable oval located just northwest of the city center.
Eagle Creek Reservoir
A large body of water and park area that marks the beginning of the final descent into the airport.
The right side is the winner for sports fans; the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the most recognizable landmarks from the air. This side also avoids direct afternoon sun, making it better for photography during later flights.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Visible immediately after takeoff, catching the western edge of the Great Lake near Monroe.
Toledo Skyline
Views of the Maumee River and downtown Toledo as the plane crosses the Michigan-Ohio border.
Fort Wayne
The largest city in northern Indiana is often visible mid-flight to the southeast.
Midwestern Grid
Perfectly symmetrical sections of Indiana farmland creating a vast green and gold checkerboard.
Downtown Indianapolis
On a southern approach, the left side provides the best angle of the Salesforce Tower and downtown skyline.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the flat horizon. It also provides the best perspective of the urban center of Indianapolis if the flight patterns favor a landing from the north.
Distance: 371 km (231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: IND (39.7173, -86.294403)
Route Type: Domestic
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