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AMS โ†’ DTW

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Greenland ice sheet and the rugged northern Canadian wilderness while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun during this westbound flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Scottish Highlands

Rugged mountain ranges and deep lochs visible if the Great Circle route tracks over northern Scotland.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

The breathtaking, shimmering white expanse of the world's second-largest body of ice, usually visible 4 hours after takeoff.

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Labrador Wilderness

The vast, untouched landscapes of northern Canada, characterized by thousands of ancient glacial lakes and boreal forests.

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Georgian Bay

The clear, turquoise-tinted waters and limestone cliffs of the Bruce Peninsula in Lake Huron.

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Lake Huron

A massive expanse of deep blue water as the plane crosses into Michigan airspace for its descent.

This is the ideal side for photography as it faces north, away from the sun. The Greenland crossing is the highlightโ€”check the flight map 4-5 hours in and look for 'Prince Christian Sound' for the most jagged coastal peaks.

Left Side Highlights
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North Sea Coast

Initial aerial views of the Dutch coastline and the dense maritime traffic of the North Sea.

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Cape Farewell

The southern tip of Greenland featuring dramatic fjords and drifting icebergs where the Atlantic meets the Labrador Sea.

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St. Lawrence Seaway

The massive waterway defining the border between Quebec and the United States, visible as you enter North American airspace.

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Lake Erie Shoreline

Industrial landmarks and coastal towns along the northern edge of Lake Erie during the final approach.

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Detroit River

Aerial views of the Ambassador Bridge and the skyline of Windsor, Ontario, just before touching down at DTW.

Expect significant sun exposure throughout the flight; keep the window shade partially lowered to prevent glare. The best views of the Great Lakes and the Detroit-Windsor border occur in the final 30-45 minutes of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,324 km (3,930 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 26 min

Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)

Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)

Route Type: International

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