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FWA → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Wayne International Airport (Fort Wayne) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Lake Erie shoreline and the international border between Michigan and Ontario during the descent into Detroit.
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Lake Erie Western Basin
The sparkling waters of the western edge of Lake Erie come into view as the aircraft crosses near the Ohio-Michigan border.
Maumee River Valley
Visual of the winding Maumee River as it flows toward the Port of Toledo near the corner of the lake.
Detroit River & Canada
Clear views of Grosse Ile, the Detroit River, and the Ontario shoreline, marking the international border with Canada.
Ambassador Bridge
On clear days with a southern approach, look for the iconic suspension bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario.
The right side is the prime spot for seeing the Great Lakes geography. For the best experience, choose a flight arriving in the evening to see the Detroit and Windsor skylines illuminated against the river.
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Fort Wayne Downtown
Aerial perspective of the Allen County Courthouse and the city's central business district immediately after takeoff from FWA.
Midwestern Farmland
Expansive views of the geometric patchwork of Indiana and Michigan agricultural fields that define the regional landscape.
Western Detroit Suburbs
Dense residential sprawl of the Dearborn and Canton areas, including major industrial automotive complexes, as you approach DTW.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to keep the sun behind you. This side provides a better view of the massive Ford Motor Company facilities in Dearborn during certain northern landing patterns.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 206 km (128 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: FWA (40.97850037, -85.19509888)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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