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OKC → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the St. Louis skyline, the Gateway Arch, and the scenic approach into Detroit featuring Lake Erie and the Detroit River.
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The Ozarks
Distant views of the rolling green hills and dense forests of the northern Ozark Plateau in Missouri.
Gateway Arch
The most iconic landmark on the route; the 630-foot stainless steel arch is often visible as you cross the Mississippi River at St. Louis.
Indianapolis
Views of the Circle City's downtown skyline and the sprawling white roof of Lucas Oil Stadium.
Lake Erie
As you approach Detroit, the western basin of Lake Erie and the mouth of the Detroit River come into view.
Detroit Skyline
Excellent views of the Renaissance Center and the international border between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
The right side is essential for spotting the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. For the best experience, choose a window seat behind the wing to ensure your view of the Detroit River and the Lake Erie shoreline isn't obstructed during the descent into DTW.
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Bird's-eye view of the sprawling residential and commercial districts of Edmond and the northern OKC metro.
Missouri River
Visuals of the winding Missouri River as the flight path crosses central Missouri towards the northeast.
Illinois Farmland
The geometric precision of the Midwest's agricultural heartland, forming a vast quilt-like pattern.
Ann Arbor
On the descent, catch a glimpse of the University of Michigan campus and the iconic Michigan Stadium.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid direct solar glare. Keep an eye out for the distinctive 'grid' patterns of central Illinois which are most striking during the golden hour before sunset.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,446 km (899 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: OKC (35.39310073852539, -97.60070037841795)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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