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SYR → CLE
Which side of the plane to sit from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (Syracuse) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland)?
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.
Rochester Waterfront
See the Genesee River meeting Lake Ontario to the north shortly into the flight.
Niagara Falls
On clear days, look north past Buffalo to see the mist rising from the world-famous falls.
Buffalo Harbor
View the historic industrial waterfront and the mouth of the Niagara River where it leaves Lake Erie.
Presque Isle
The distinct arching peninsula of Presque Isle State Park reaching into the deep blue of Lake Erie.
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.
Finger Lakes
Spot the southern stretches of Skaneateles and Cayuga Lakes shortly after departure from Syracuse.
Allegheny Plateau
View the rolling, forested hills of the northern Appalachian foothills across the New York-Pennsylvania border.
Erie City Center
The urban core of Erie, Pennsylvania, is visible as you track along the southern lake shore.
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.
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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