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ITH → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (Ithaca) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic perspective of the northern Finger Lakes immediately after takeoff and a more direct view of the Detroit city skyline and the Ambassador Bridge during the landing sequence at DTW.
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Finger Lakes Chain
A stunning sequence of views featuring Keuka, Canandaigua, and Honeoye lakes shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Niagara Falls
On clear days with a northerly path, the mist and scale of the falls are visible in the distance to the north.
Southern Ontario
A beautiful patchwork of Canadian agricultural land between Lake Huron and Lake Erie.
Detroit Skyline
A front-row seat to the Renaissance Center and the cluster of skyscrapers that define the Motor City.
Ambassador Bridge
A clear view of the massive suspension bridge connecting the United States to Windsor, Ontario.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights as the sun sets over the Great Lakes. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing for the best shots of downtown Detroit. Look for the Y-shaped Keuka Lake shortly after takeoff from Ithaca.
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Cayuga Lake
Aerial views of Ithaca, the Cornell University campus, and the southern tip of the longest Finger Lake.
Seneca Lake
Views of the deepest Finger Lake, known for its surrounding steep-sloped vineyards and deep blue water.
Allegheny Plateau
The rolling, forested hills of the Southern Tier provide a textured green landscape during the climb.
Presque Isle
The distinctive sandy peninsula of Erie, Pennsylvania, jutting out into the waters of Lake Erie.
Detroit River
Views of the industrial shipping lanes and the island of Grosse Ile as the plane aligns for its final approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side is also better for spotting the shoreline cities of Pennsylvania and Ohio if the flight path follows a more southerly route over the lake.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 567 km (352 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: ITH (42.49100112915039, -76.4583969116211)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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