Right-side seats win for both takeoff and landing, providing continuous scenic value throughout the flight. You'll see the Great Lakes region during departure and the Susquehanna River valley and Appalachian topography during arrival.
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Flight Path
Detroit to Harrisburg is 370 miles (595 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Lake Erie shoreline (Ohio and Pennsylvania), Ohio-Pennsylvania border region, Allegheny Plateau terrain, scattered reservoirs and river valleys in western Pennsylvania
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Takeoff from DTW
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs eastbound, and right-side windows frame the water bodies and the urban sprawl of the Detroit metropolitan area receding below.
Landing at MDT
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Harrisburg. The aircraft approaches from the west, and right-side windows frame the Susquehanna River and the ridge-and-valley topography of south-central Pennsylvania as the aircraft descends toward the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Harrisburg International (MDT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Harrisburg. Right-side seats win for both takeoff and landing, providing continuous scenic value throughout the flight. You'll see the Great Lakes region during departure and the Susquehanna River valley and Appalachian topography during arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?
During takeoff from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs eastbound, and right-side windows frame the water bodies and the urban sprawl of the Detroit metropolitan area receding below. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, Detroit city grid, Lake Erie (distant).
What can I see when landing at Harrisburg International in Harrisburg?
When landing at Harrisburg International (MDT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Harrisburg. The aircraft approaches from the west, and right-side windows frame the Susquehanna River and the ridge-and-valley topography of south-central Pennsylvania as the aircraft descends toward the airport. Notable sights include: Susquehanna River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Harrisburg city, ridge-and-valley terrain.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Harrisburg?
The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Harrisburg International (MDT) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 370 miles (595 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Detroit to Harrisburg flight path pass over?
Lake Erie shoreline (Ohio and Pennsylvania), Ohio-Pennsylvania border region, Allegheny Plateau terrain, scattered reservoirs and river valleys in western Pennsylvania