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DTW → MBJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular approach into Montego Bay, providing the best views of the turquoise Caribbean waters and the Florida Everglades during the descent.
Detroit River
Aerial perspective of the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor border during departure.
Ohio River Valley
Scenic winding river curves and agricultural patterns through the heart of the Midwest.
Florida Everglades
The massive, intricate wetlands of Southern Florida and the Gulf of Mexico coastline.
Western Cuba
Cross over the lush, mountainous landscapes of the Pinar del Río region of Cuba.
Montego Bay Approach
A stunning final approach over the reef-filled, turquoise waters of the Jamaican coast.
Sit on the right for the iconic tropical arrival; most flight paths circle into MBJ from the west, offering a panoramic view of the coastline. This side is also better for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Clear views of the Great Lakes coastline immediately after takeoff from DTW.
Appalachian Ridges
The dramatic folded mountains of West Virginia and Virginia visible mid-flight.
Florida Atlantic Coast
Distant views of the Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral coastline.
The Bahamas Bank
Shallow, light blue waters of the western Bahamas chain visible on the horizon.
Blue Mountains
Jamaica's highest peaks appearing through the clouds as you begin the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is ideal for spotting the deep blues of the Atlantic and the misty peaks of eastern Jamaica upon arrival.
Distance: 2,686 km (1,669 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Route Type: International
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