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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior view of the Great Lakes coastline, including a distant view of Niagara Falls and a prime look at the Cleveland skyline during descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Rochester Waterfront

See the Genesee River meeting Lake Ontario to the north shortly into the flight.

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Niagara Falls

On clear days, look north past Buffalo to see the mist rising from the world-famous falls.

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Buffalo Harbor

View the historic industrial waterfront and the mouth of the Niagara River where it leaves Lake Erie.

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Presque Isle

The distinct arching peninsula of Presque Isle State Park reaching into the deep blue of Lake Erie.

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Cleveland Skyline

A direct view of the Lake Erie shoreline, the Browns stadium, and the downtown skyscrapers on approach.

The right side is premier for spotting Niagara Falls in the distance and the Buffalo shoreline. On approach to CLE, this side typically offers the best view of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the downtown skyline as the plane aligns for landing. Afternoon flights are ideal for the right side to capture the sunset reflecting off Lake Erie.

Left Side Highlights
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Finger Lakes

Spot the southern stretches of Skaneateles and Cayuga Lakes shortly after departure from Syracuse.

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Allegheny Plateau

View the rolling, forested hills of the northern Appalachian foothills across the New York-Pennsylvania border.

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Erie City Center

The urban core of Erie, Pennsylvania, is visible as you track along the southern lake shore.

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Cuyahoga Valley

Lush greenery and the winding Cuyahoga River appearing during the final descent into Cleveland.

Sit on the left for views of the Finger Lakes shortly after takeoff. In autumn, the rolling hills of the Allegheny Plateau offer stunning foliage colors. Morning flights provide the best lighting for these southern landscapes, avoiding the glare from the southern sun.

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Route Information

Distance: 509 km (316 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 51 min

Departure: SYR (43.11119842529297, -76.1063003540039)

Arrival: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)

Route Type: Domestic

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