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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.

Passengers on the right side can enjoy views of the sprawling airport terminal complex followed by a distant panorama of the Detroit skyline and Lake Erie.

DTW β†’ PVG
Detroit to Shanghai
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The left side offers a more consistent perspective of the Arctic ice shelves, the rugged Russian Far East coastline, and a better angle for catching the sunset while flying westward over the International Date Line.

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DTW β†’ MEX
Detroit to Mexico City
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The left side is superior for this route primarily due to the spectacular approach into Mexico City, offering the best chance to see the iconic active volcanoes PopocatΓ©petl and IztaccΓ­huatl.

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DTW β†’ PDX
Detroit to Portland
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The Left Side is generally preferred for this route because it offers the most dramatic and iconic close-up views of Mount Hood during the standard approach into Portland.

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DTW β†’ PHX
Detroit to Phoenix
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The right side offers unparalleled views of the Colorado Rockies, the colorful landscapes of the Four Corners region, and frequent distant sightings of the Grand Canyon during the descent.

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DTW β†’ CIU
Detroit to Sault Ste Marie
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The left side offers the premier view of the Mackinac Bridge, which is the undisputed highlight of this regional flight path.

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DTW β†’ AMS
Detroit to Amsterdam
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The Left Side is superior for transatlantic flights from Detroit to Amsterdam, primarily due to the potential for viewing the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic and the spectacular glaciers of Southern Greenland if the flight path tracks northward.

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DTW β†’ LAS
Detroit to Las Vegas
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The left side provides a superior arrival experience, offering iconic views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and often a spectacular sweep past the Las Vegas Strip depending on landing patterns.

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DTW β†’ AVL
Detroit to Asheville
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Provides a front-row seat to the winding Ohio River, the dramatic New River Gorge, and the stunning layers of the Great Smoky Mountains during the final approach into Asheville.

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DTW β†’ APN
Detroit to Alpena
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The right side of the aircraft provides superior views of the Great Lakes coastline, specifically the vast expanse of Lake Huron and the scenic crossing of Saginaw Bay.

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DTW β†’ BUF
Detroit to Buffalo
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The left side is superior for this route as it typically offers views of the Detroit-Windsor skyline upon departure and is the prime side for spotting Niagara Falls during the approach into Buffalo.

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DTW β†’ TVC
Detroit to Traverse City
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While both sides offer stunning views of Michigan's Great Lakes landscape, the left side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Leelanau Peninsula during the descent into Traverse City.

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DTW β†’ BGM
Detroit to Binghamton
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The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Finger Lakes region and the Canadian coastline of Lake Erie, providing a more diverse and scenic landscape than the southern route.

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