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Our Recommendation
8.4

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers a more dramatic view of the Great Lakes shorelines, the Niagara Falls region, and the spectacular Finger Lakes during the descent into Syracuse.

Right Side Highlights
8.4
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Milwaukee Skyline

Clear views of the Wisconsin coastline and downtown Milwaukee across the water.

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The Motor City

Distant views of the Detroit metro area and the industrial waterways connecting the Great Lakes.

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Lake Erie Coast

Follows the southern shoreline of the lake, offering views of busy shipping lanes and coastal towns.

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Niagara Falls

On clear days, the mist and scale of Niagara Falls and the Niagara River are visible to the south.

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Finger Lakes

Stunning aerial perspectives of the long, narrow glacial lakes like Seneca and Cayuga just before landing.

This side is the winner for landmark spotting. About 20-30 minutes before arrival, look south to spot the Niagara River and then the distinctive north-south lines of the Finger Lakes. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for photography of the New York landscape.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Twin Cities Panorama

Expansive views of the St. Paul skyline and the Mississippi River confluence shortly after takeoff.

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Lake Michigan Crossing

Deep blue waters and the sandy coastlines of the Michigan shoreline near Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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Central Michigan Forests

Dense canopy views of the Huron-Manistee National Forests as the plane crosses the Lower Peninsula.

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Southern Ontario

Geometrically precise farmland and small towns between Lake Huron and Lake Ontario.

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Oneida Lake

The 'thumb' of the Finger Lakes region, visible just north of the airport during final approach.

Choose this side for softer morning light and expansive water views. It is particularly scenic during the fall when the Michigan and Ontario forests turn vibrant colors. Watch for the vastness of Lake Michigan mid-flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,381 km (858 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min

Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)

Arrival: SYR (43.11119842529297, -76.1063003540039)

Route Type: Domestic

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