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MKE → CLE
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of Lake Michigan, the scenic Lake Erie islands, and a superior vantage point for the Cleveland lakefront and downtown skyline upon arrival.
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Lake Michigan Crossing
Immediate views of the deep blue waters and whitecap waves shortly after departing Milwaukee.
West Michigan Dunes
Aerial perspective of the sandy bluffs and coastal towns like Muskegon as you cross the shoreline.
Grand Rapids Metro
A clear view of the urban sprawl of West Michigan's largest city while at cruising altitude.
Cedar Point & Islands
Spot the iconic roller coasters of Sandusky and the cluster of islands including Put-in-Bay.
Cleveland Skyline
If landing from the east or north, you get a front-row seat to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Progressive Field.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Lake Erie shoreline. During evening flights, the sun will be to your south (right), providing perfect, glare-free lighting for photos of the Michigan landscape and the Cleveland lakefront. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinct shape of the Lake Erie islands near the end of the flight.
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On exceptionally clear days, look south over the water to see the faint silhouette of the Willis Tower.
Indiana Industrial Zone
Views of the heavy industry and steel mills lining the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
Midwestern Patchwork
An endless grid of green and gold agricultural fields across Southern Michigan and Northern Ohio.
Port of Toledo
A view of the Maumee River mouth and the bustling shipping docks on the edge of Lake Erie.
Cuyahoga Valley
Vistas of the lush, forested river valley south of Cleveland during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. While you miss the immediate lakefront, you get a better view of the expansive agricultural heartland and the industrial history of the Great Lakes region near Toledo. Watch for the various interstate exchanges that serve as major land-based navigational markers.
Book Hotels in ClevelandDistance: 527 km (327 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Route Type: Domestic
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