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RSW → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse geographic display, featuring the vastness of Lake Okeechobee, the highest peaks of the Appalachian range, and a scenic approach over Lake Erie and the Detroit River.
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Lake Okeechobee
A massive view of Florida's largest freshwater lake shortly after departing Fort Myers.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Stunning vistas of the rolling Appalachian ridges through Tennessee and the Carolinas.
Kentucky Reservoirs
The intricate, branch-like patterns of the man-made lakes and dams along the Tennessee River system.
Lake Erie Islands
Views of Put-in-Bay and the various islands scattered near the Michigan-Ohio lake border.
Detroit Riverfront
Excellent views of the Renaissance Center and the international border between Detroit and Windsor, Canada.
This is the premier side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic horizon. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes after takeoff for Lake Okeechobee. During descent, look for the 'Walleye Capital' islands in Lake Erie. If the plane lands from the south, you will get an unparalleled view of the Detroit skyline.
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Florida Suncoast
Aerial views of the Gulf of Mexico coastline and the barrier islands near Sarasota during the initial climb.
Tampa Bay Area
A sweeping look at the urban sprawl of Tampa and the iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the distance.
Georgia Pine Forests
Dense, green canopy of the southern timberlands and agricultural grids across central Georgia.
Ohio River
The winding river border between Kentucky and Ohio, often showcasing the Cincinnati riverfront.
Rust Belt Industrialism
The complex industrial landscape and automotive plants that define the southern Michigan approach.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Gulf of Mexico. It is also the better side for spotting the Cincinnati skyline during the cruise phase. In winter, this side offers the best view of the 'snow line' as you transition from the humid south to the frozen north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,749 km (1,087 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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