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PBI → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Palm Beach International Airport (West Palm Beach) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior scenic experience, featuring the stunning Atlantic coastline upon departure and the expansive waters of Lake Erie paired with the Detroit skyline during the final approach.
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Florida Gold Coast
Spectacular views of the turquoise Atlantic waters and the dense beachfront skyline of Jupiter and Tequesta.
Appalachian Ridge
Enjoy a broader perspective of the eastern mountain slopes and national forest lands.
Lake Erie
A highlight of the descent, offering views of the vast lake and the shoreline leading toward Michigan.
Detroit River & Skyline
Catch the international border between Detroit and Windsor, Canada, during the northern approach.
For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to see the sunset reflecting off the Great Lakes. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of the flight for clear views of the Detroit River and the downtown Renaissance Center if the aircraft approaches from the south.
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Lake Okeechobee
Glimpse the massive scale of Florida's largest freshwater lake shortly after departure.
Blue Ridge Mountains
View the rolling, forested peaks of the southern Appalachian range through the Carolinas.
Ohio River Crossing
See the prominent winding waterway that marks the transition into the American Midwest.
Midwestern Farmland
Observe the intricate patchwork of agricultural fields across central Ohio.
On morning flights, the left side is preferable to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. Look out early for the unique grid patterns of South Florida's Everglades restoration areas.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,752 km (1,089 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: PBI (26.68320083618164, -80.09559631347656)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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