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NGO → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Japanese Alps shortly after takeoff, better exposure to the massive glaciers of the Alaskan Range, and scenic vistas of the Great Lakes during the descent into Michigan.
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Japanese Alps
Breathtaking views of the Hida and Kiso mountain ranges shortly after departing Nagoya.
Alaskan Glaciers
Aerial perspective of the rugged peaks and sprawling ice fields of the Denali National Park region.
Boreal Forests
Vast stretches of the Canadian Shield featuring endless pine forests and thousands of pristine lakes.
Lake Michigan
Deep blue views of the second-largest Great Lake as the flight enters U.S. airspace.
Michigan Landscapes
A patchwork of agricultural fields and small towns of the lower peninsula during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of the flight over the Arctic regions. On a daytime flight, the glare is usually less intense on this side when traveling eastbound. Look out early for a distant glimpse of Mount Fuji to the south if the departure path follows the coastline.
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Kuril Islands
A chain of volcanic islands stretching between Japan and the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Aleutian Chain
Remote and dramatic volcanic archipelagos rising from the North Pacific Ocean.
Hudson Bay
The southern reaches of the Arctic sea, often filled with ice floes depending on the season.
Lake Huron
Beautiful views of the turquoise waters and the rugged coastline of Georgian Bay.
Detroit Skyline
Panoramic views of the Renaissance Center and the international border with Windsor, Ontario.
The right side is ideal for catching a spectacular sunrise as you head east toward the American continent. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to avoid the harsh sun reflecting off the clouds or snow, but open it near the end of the journey to see the industrial architecture and waterways around the Detroit River.
Book Hotels in DetroitDistance: 10,521 km (6,537 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 23 min
Departure: NGO (34.8583984375, 136.80499267578122)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: International
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