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DTW → PIT
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically offers superior views of Lake Erie's shoreline, the Detroit skyline upon departure, and a better angle of the Pittsburgh skyline during the standard approach patterns into PIT.
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Detroit Riverfront
Sweeping views of the Renaissance Center, Belle Isle Park, and the international border with Windsor, Ontario.
Lake Erie Islands
Aerial perspective of the western basin islands, including South Bass and Kelleys Island.
Cedar Point
On clear days, the iconic roller coaster silhouettes of the Sandusky peninsula are visible along the shoreline.
Cleveland Skyline
A distant look at the Terminal Tower and the Lake Erie coastline of Northeast Ohio.
The Point
The famous confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers forming the Ohio River at downtown Pittsburgh.
Book a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Lake Erie shoreline. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Detroit and Cleveland shorelines perfectly. Look for the distinct change in topography as you cross from the flat lake plains into the rolling Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania.
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Midwestern Farmland
A geometric tapestry of agricultural fields stretching across Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
Industrial Heritage
Views of the heavy industrial corridors and steel manufacturing legacy of the Rust Belt region.
Cuyahoga Valley
The winding river valleys and forested patches south of the Lake Erie plains.
Rail Corridors
The intricate network of freight rail lines that serve as the backbone of the region's logistics.
Allegheny Plateau
The characteristic hilly terrain and densely wooded ridges surrounding the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the horizon. While less coastal, it offers a great view of the rugged Pennsylvania landscape during the final descent into Moon Township. Watch for the massive freight yards and industrial infrastructure that define the region's economic history.
Book Hotels in PittsburghDistance: 323 km (201 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Route Type: Domestic
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