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PIT → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the Lake Erie shoreline, the Sandusky peninsula, and the iconic Lake Erie Islands during the descent into Michigan.
Ohio River Bend
Watch the dramatic northern curve of the Ohio River as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the northwest.
Cedar Point
On clear days, the towering rollercoasters of the Sandusky amusement park are visible jutting out into Lake Erie.
Lake Erie Islands
Aerial views of Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island provide a unique perspective of these popular Great Lakes destinations.
Port of Monroe
Observe the heavy shipping activity and industrial docks along the western edge of Lake Erie before touchdown.
The right side is premier for spotting the Lake Erie islands. For morning flights, the sun is positioned behind you, providing the clearest visibility and the best lighting for photography of the shoreline and the Sandusky peninsula.
Pittsburgh Suburbs
Immediate views of the rolling hills and residential neighborhoods of Moon Township and the greater Pittsburgh area.
Ohio River Industry
Spot the massive steel and industrial complexes lining the banks of the Ohio River shortly after takeoff.
Fermi Nuclear Plant
As the plane approaches the Michigan coast, look for the distinct cooling towers of the Enrico Fermi Power Plant.
Detroit-Windsor Skyline
Depending on the runway approach, you may catch a glimpse of the Renaissance Center and the international border.
Sit on the left for a higher chance of seeing the Detroit skyline and the Ambassador Bridge during a northern landing approach. This side is particularly scenic during sunset flights as the light reflects off the Ohio and Detroit Rivers.
Distance: 323 km (201 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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