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DTW → MDT
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Harrisburg International Airport (Harrisburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains and a prime view of the Susquehanna River and Three Mile Island upon arrival.
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Detroit Industrial Corridor
Direct views of the motor city's industrial landscape and sprawling suburbs during the initial climb.
Appalachian Ridges
Stunning views of the distinct 'zigzag' mountain ridges characteristic of the central Pennsylvania landscape.
Susquehanna River
The flight aligns with this wide, shallow river which is filled with small wooded islands near the airport.
Three Mile Island
The iconic cooling towers of the nuclear power plant are highly visible just south of the MDT runway during descent.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Beautiful patchwork farmland and rural estates typical of the Susquehanna Valley.
Sit on the right for sunset flights to see the mountain ridges highlighted by long shadows. Keep your camera ready during the final 5 minutes of the flight for the Three Mile Island cooling towers.
Book Hotels in HarrisburgLake Erie Shoreline
Clear views of the southern coastline of Lake Erie and the various islands near Sandusky shortly after takeoff.
Cleveland Skyline
A distant view of downtown Cleveland and the Progressive Field area as the flight tracks across Northern Ohio.
Allegheny National Forest
Expansive views of the dense, rolling woodlands of the northern Pennsylvania plateau.
State College Area
Look for the distinct cluster of Penn State University buildings and Beaver Stadium toward the horizon.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a great perspective of the lake's transition into the northern Pennsylvania wilderness.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 595 km (370 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: MDT (40.1935005188, -76.7633972168)
Route Type: Domestic
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