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DTW → TYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Lake Erie shoreline upon departure and a spectacular panorama of the Great Smoky Mountains as you descend into Knoxville.
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Lake Erie Coastline
Direct views of the western basin of Lake Erie and the various islands near the Michigan-Ohio border.
Cleveland Skyline
On clear days, the city's skyline is visible in the far distance across the lake waters.
Appalachian Ridges
The landscape transitions from flat Midwestern plains to the distinctive parallel ridges of the Appalachians.
Great Smoky Mountains
Breathtaking views of the hazy, blue-tinted peaks of the national park during the final descent into TYS.
Choose the left side for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the Smoky Mountains without looking directly into it. During the final approach from the north, look for the winding Tennessee River and the Knoxville urban center.
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A clear view of the industrial and shipping hubs at the western tip of Lake Erie shortly after takeoff.
Ohio Farmland
A geometric tapestry of green and gold agricultural plots across the heart of rural Ohio.
Bluegrass Country
Lush, rolling pastures of northern Kentucky, famous for its horse breeding and limestone-rich soil.
Cumberland Plateau
Rugged, forested escarpments that define the border between central and eastern Tennessee.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the Cumberland Plateau. Keep an eye out for Interstate 75, which acts as a primary navigational landmark throughout the flight.
Book Hotels in KnoxvilleDistance: 714 km (444 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: TYS (35.81100082, -83.99400329999999)
Route Type: Domestic
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