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DTW → SWF
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Stewart International Airport (Newburgh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Finger Lakes region of New York and a more direct look at the rugged Catskill Mountains during the descent into Newburgh.
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Detroit Skyline
Aerial view of the Renaissance Center and the Detroit River immediately after departure from DTW.
Lake St. Clair
Clear views of the blue waters between Michigan and Ontario shortly after takeoff.
Finger Lakes
Spectacular sightings of the long, narrow glacial lakes including Seneca and Cayuga lakes in Central New York.
Catskill Mountains
Dense forest canopies and rolling peaks of the Catskill Park as the plane begins its final approach.
Hudson River
The majestic Hudson River valley comes into full view just minutes before touchdown at SWF.
Sit on the left side to capture the best of the New York landscape. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Finger Lakes. In autumn, the foliage colors on the Catskill slopes are particularly vibrant from this vantage point.
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Lake Erie Shoreline
The southern coast of Lake Erie, showing the transition from industrial zones to lakefront beaches.
Susquehanna River
The winding, ancient riverbed cutting through the Appalachian Plateau in Pennsylvania.
Pocono Mountains
Views of the forested plateaus and recreational lakes of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Delaware Water Gap
The distinct notch in the Appalachian ridge where the Delaware River passes through.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Appalachian ridges. Keep an eye out for the unique geological folds of the Ridge-and-Valley Province. Ensure your window is clean to capture the glimmer of Lake Erie in the early stages of the flight.
Book Hotels in NewburghDistance: 770 km (478 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: SWF (41.50410079956055, -74.10479736328125)
Route Type: Domestic
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