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MDT → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Harrisburg International Airport (Harrisburg) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the winding Susquehanna River upon takeoff, a clear perspective of the Lake Erie shoreline, and often the best angle for the Detroit skyline during the approach.
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Susquehanna River
Spectacular views of the mile-wide river and the many islands near Harrisburg immediately after takeoff.
State College
Catch a glimpse of the Penn State University campus and Beaver Stadium in the distance to the north.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Prime views of the Cleveland waterfront, including major stadiums and the harbor area.
Cedar Point
On clear days, the roller coasters of the famous amusement park are visible on the Sandusky peninsula.
Detroit Riverfront
Stunning views of the Detroit skyline, the Renaissance Center, and the Ambassador Bridge during the approach.
Sit on the right for takeoff to see the Susquehanna River loop. During descent, look for the 'Marblehead' lighthouse and the islands of Lake Erie. Winter flights offer incredible views of ice patterns forming on the lake's surface near the shore.
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Appalachian Ridges
Southern view of the iconic folded mountain patterns across central Pennsylvania's Ridge-and-Valley province.
Ohio Valley Industry
Views of the industrial landscape and river valleys near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border.
Lake Erie Horizon
Broad views of the lake's southern horizon as the plane cruises west toward Michigan.
Detroit Suburbs
Views of the sprawling metropolitan area including Dearborn and southern residential corridors.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to see the Appalachian ridges clearly. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic shadows on the mountain valleys, though glare may be a factor as you are facing south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 595 km (370 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: MDT (40.1935005188, -76.7633972168)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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