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DTW → ITH
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (Ithaca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Finger Lakes region and the Canadian coastline of Lake Erie during this short crossing.
Detroit River
Aerial view of the international border between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario immediately after departure.
Lake Erie North Shore
Expansive views of the Ontario coastline as the flight path cuts across the lake toward New York.
Niagara Peninsula
On clear days, see the distance towards the Niagara Escarpment and the fruit-growing regions of Ontario.
Cayuga Lake
A stunning perspective of the longest of the Finger Lakes as you begin the final descent into Ithaca.
Cornell University
View the iconic clock tower and campus layout nestled against the hillside before landing.
For the best experience, book an early morning flight to see the sunrise over the lakes. Seats forward of the wing offer unobstructed views of the Finger Lakes' glacial topography. In autumn, the contrast of the blue water against the changing foliage on this side is world-class.
Detroit Industrial Corridor
View the massive manufacturing hubs and historical industrial architecture of Southeast Michigan.
Lake Erie South Shore
Distant views of the Ohio and Pennsylvania shorelines, including the Presque Isle peninsula.
Allegheny Plateau
Watch the landscape transform from flat plains into the rolling, forested hills of the Northern Appalachian range.
Seneca Lake
Catch a glimpse of the deepest Finger Lake to the west as the plane aligns for the ITH runway.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare on your window. Keep an eye out for the deep gorges and waterfalls around Ithaca just seconds before touchdown, as the terrain rises sharply to meet the aircraft.
Distance: 567 km (352 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: ITH (42.49100112915039, -76.4583969116211)
Route Type: Domestic
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