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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most diverse geographic variety, featuring the transition from Midwestern agricultural patterns into the rolling Ozark Mountains and the rugged limestone terrain of the Texas Hill Country on the approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Midwestern Tapestry

Intricate geometric patterns of Indiana and Illinois farmlands, particularly vibrant during the summer growing season.

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St. Louis Gateway Arch

On clear days with a slightly westerly route, the iconic Gateway Arch and the St. Louis skyline can be spotted in the distance.

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The Ozark Mountains

Rolling hills and dense forest cover of the Ozark National Forest, providing a dramatic change in elevation and color.

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Arkansas River Valley

The wide, meandering path of the Arkansas River as it cuts through the transition zone between the mountains and the plains.

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Texas Hill Country

During the descent into San Antonio, witness the rugged limestone outcrops and scrubland that define the central Texas landscape.

The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering views of the golden hour over the Ozarks. Watch for the dramatic shift in landscape from the flat Midwest to the rocky Texas plateau. For the best landing views, the right side usually provides a better angle of the San Antonio outskirts and the vast Edwards Plateau as the plane aligns with the runway.

Left Side Highlights
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Detroit River & Lake Erie

Spectacular views of the Detroit skyline, Ambassador Bridge, and the western tip of Lake Erie immediately after takeoff.

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Ohio River Confluence

Aerial perspective of the winding Ohio River as the flight moves south toward the Tennessee border.

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Lower Mississippi River

A view of the massive Mississippi River delta and its distinctive oxbow lakes near the Arkansas-Tennessee line.

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East Texas Piney Woods

The dense evergreen canopy of the Piney Woods region as the aircraft crosses into the northeastern corner of Texas.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. This side is also superior for viewing the industrial architecture of the Rust Belt and the expansive river systems of the American South. On clear nights, the lights of Memphis and the sprawling suburbs of North Houston are often visible in the distance.

Top Activities in San Antonio
Route Information

Distance: 1,954 km (1,214 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min

Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)

Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)

Route Type: Domestic

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