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DFW → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Dallas skyline upon departure, a more direct look at the Mississippi River crossing, and a scenic approach over Lake Erie and the Detroit River international border.
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Downtown Dallas
Exceptional views of the Trinity River and the Dallas skyscraper cluster shortly after take-off.
Mississippi River
A dramatic crossing of the United States' largest river system near the Missouri and Illinois border.
Indianapolis
Direct views of the rectangular city grid and potentially the Indianapolis Motor Speedway depending on the corridor.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Views of the western basin of the Great Lake and the industrial shipping lanes as the plane turns for final approach.
Detroit River
The international boundary between the US and Canada, featuring the Ambassador Bridge and the Renaissance Center.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the horizon. On the final approach into DTW, keep your camera ready for the Detroit-Windsor international border, which is most prominent from this side when landing from the south.
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Large reservoir and recreational area just north of the DFW airport complex visible during initial climb.
Ozark Mountains
The rolling, forested hills of southern Missouri providing textured terrain views mid-flight.
St. Louis Skyline
Occasional distant views of the Gateway Arch and the urban sprawl of the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Ann Arbor
The sprawling campus of the University of Michigan and the 'Big House' stadium during the northern descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind the aircraft, providing better lighting for photography of the Ozarks. During the winter, this side offers the best views of snow-covered plains in the Midwest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,586 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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