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DTW → LIT
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (Little Rock)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Mississippi River crossing and the scenic transition from the flat Midwestern plains into the rugged, forested Ozark foothills.
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Ann Arbor
Look for the massive 'Big House' stadium and the University of Michigan campus shortly after takeoff from DTW.
Mississippi River
A major geographic highlight where the river serves as a massive divider between the Midwest and the South near the Missouri border.
Shawnee National Forest
Expansive green canopies and the unique topography of southern Illinois are clearly visible from cruising altitude.
Ozark Foothills
The terrain shifts from flat farmland to the rugged, forested elevation of the Ozark Plateau during the descent into Arkansas.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side provides the best view of the Mississippi River's scale; try to identify the confluence where the Ohio River joins the Mississippi for a spectacular geographic landmark.
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Detroit Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the Renaissance Center and the Detroit River immediately after departure if the plane loops south.
Indianapolis Hub
Central Indiana's grid-like layout and downtown core are often visible to the south during the mid-flight segment.
Wabash River
Watch for the distinctive silver curves of this river snaking through the rural Indiana and Illinois countryside.
Little Rock Downtown
Upon final approach, the skyscrapers of the Arkansas capital and the Clinton Presidential Library are prominent to the east.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy soft lighting on the landscape while avoiding direct glare. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight to capture the massive bends and wetlands of the Arkansas River valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,134 km (705 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: LIT (34.729400634799994, -92.2242965698)
Route Type: Domestic
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