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DTW → MKE
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Detroit skyline during departure and provides a stunning panoramic perspective of the Milwaukee lakefront and downtown skyscrapers upon arrival.
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Detroit Skyline
Aerial views of the Renaissance Center and the Detroit River waterfront shortly after takeoff.
Ann Arbor & The Big House
A glimpse of the University of Michigan campus and its massive football stadium to the north-west.
Lake Michigan Crossing
A scenic transition from the Michigan mainland to the vast blue waters of the Great Lakes.
Milwaukee Art Museum
The iconic Calatrava-designed wings are often visible along the shoreline during the final approach.
Downtown Milwaukee
Prime views of the Northwestern Mutual Tower and the Fiserv Forum as the plane turns for landing.
Sit on the left for the iconic approach into Milwaukee; the plane usually banks over the lake, providing a clear view of the city's skyline against the water. Morning flights provide excellent natural lighting on the Michigan side, while late afternoon flights offer a beautiful sunset glow over the Wisconsin landscape.
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DTW Airport Layout
An expansive view of the McNamara and Evans terminals during the initial climb out of Detroit.
Michigan Farmland
The geometric patterns of central Michigan's agricultural heartland stretching toward the horizon.
Grand Rapids
Distances views of Michigan's second-largest city may be visible to the north depending on the flight path.
West Michigan Dunes
The sandy coastline and state parks near Grand Haven or Muskegon before heading over open water.
Kettle Moraine State Forest
The rolling, glacial-carved terrain of eastern Wisconsin visible during the descent phase.
The right side is ideal for seeing the intricate shoreline of Western Michigan before the lake crossing. It is generally quieter for light-sensitive travelers during afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. Keep an eye out for the white-sand bluffs along the Michigan coast.
Book Hotels in MilwaukeeDistance: 381 km (237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Route Type: Domestic
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