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MYR → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Myrtle Beach International Airport (Myrtle Beach) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic terrain changes, from the South Carolina coast through the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, ending with a prime view of the Detroit skyline on standard approach paths.
Myrtle Beach Coastline
Aerial view of the Grand Strand's white sands and high-rise resorts immediately following takeoff.
Appalachian Peaks
Deep ridges and valleys of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains during the mid-flight cruise.
Charleston, WV
The golden dome of the West Virginia State Capitol is often visible as you pass over the Kanawha River.
Maumee River
The industrial landscape and shipping channels of Toledo as the plane nears the Michigan border.
Detroit Riverfront
A classic view of the Renaissance Center and the downtown Detroit skyline during the descent into DTW.
Book a morning flight to have the sun at your back, which illuminates the mountain valleys perfectly for photography. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert as the aircraft often banks over the Detroit River, providing the best city views from this side.
Atlantic Horizon
The vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean as the plane climbs and turns toward the northwest.
Piedmont Forests
Dense, lush green canopy of the North Carolina and Virginia inland territories.
Columbus Metro
The sprawling urban footprint of Ohio's capital city appearing on the horizon to the west.
Lake Erie Islands
Clear views of Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island during the transit over western Lake Erie.
Windsor, Ontario
Views of the Canadian border and the Ambassador Bridge connecting the two nations.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunset on late afternoon flights. Look for the distinct ice patterns on Lake Erie if traveling during mid-winter; the contrast between the frozen lake and the shoreline is visually stunning.
Distance: 1,025 km (637 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: MYR (33.6796989441, -78.9282989502)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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