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DTW → OKC
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Mississippi River, the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch, and the transition from the industrial Midwest into the Great Plains.
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Mississippi River
A dramatic crossing of the 'Mighty Mississippi' near the confluence with the Missouri River.
Gateway Arch
A glimpse of the gleaming stainless steel Arch and the St. Louis skyline as you pass through Missouri.
Flint Hills
The unique, unplowed tallgrass prairie ecosystem that creates a textured landscape near the Kansas-Oklahoma border.
Tulsa Skyline
The distinct urban layout of Tulsa, Oklahoma, often visible about 20 minutes before landing in OKC.
Oklahoma City Skyline
Excellent views of the Devon Tower and the downtown OKC core during the final approach into Will Rogers World Airport.
The right side is the 'landmark side' for this route. Keep your camera ready about 50-60 minutes into the flight for the St. Louis area. During sunset flights, the landscape takes on a spectacular golden hue from this vantage point.
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Detroit River
Aerial view of the international border between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, immediately after takeoff.
Midwestern Farmsteads
Infinite geometric patterns of Indiana and Illinois farmland, displaying vivid greens and golds depending on the season.
Ozark Plateau
The dense forests and rolling hills of the northern Ozarks as the flight enters Missouri and Arkansas.
Lake Eufaula
The massive, jagged shoreline of one of Oklahoma's largest reservoirs visible during the descent.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. This side provides a more serene, nature-focused view of the rolling hills in the latter half of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,446 km (899 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)
Route Type: Domestic
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