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GSO → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Piedmont Triad International Airport (Greensboro) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Lake Erie shoreline and a spectacular approach past the Detroit River and downtown Detroit skyline when landing from the south.
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Monongahela National Forest
Dense, rolling forests of the high Alleghenies providing vibrant colors during the autumn months.
Lake Erie Shoreline
The transition from land to the Great Lakes as the plane approaches the Michigan-Ohio border.
Detroit River
The bustling international waterway separating the United States from Windsor, Ontario.
Downtown Detroit
The iconic Renaissance Center and Ford Field become visible during the final descent into DTW.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready for the final 10 minutes of the flight; if the pilot enters a north-facing pattern, you will have an unobstructed view of the Detroit city core.
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Appalachian Plateau
Deeply dissected rugged terrain of the West Virginia highlands shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Ohio River Crossing
The wide, winding silver ribbon of the Ohio River as the flight transitions from West Virginia into Ohio.
Columbus Skyline
Distal views of the Ohio state capital's downtown area and its surrounding urban sprawl.
Ohio Farmlands
A geometric patchwork of green and gold agricultural fields that define the Midwestern landscape.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Appalachian ridges. If the flight path takes a more westerly route, you will get a great view of the Scioto River valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 741 km (460 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: GSO (36.097801208496094, -79.93730163574219)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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