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GRB → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Straubel International Airport (Green Bay) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a scenic overview of the Green Bay shoreline and the Door Peninsula, followed by an excellent vantage point of the Detroit-Windsor metropolitan area during the final descent.
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Green Bay Shoreline
Clear views of the bay's unique coastal geography immediately after takeoff.
Door Peninsula
The thumb of Wisconsin is often visible to the north as the plane turns east.
Lake Michigan
A vast expanse of blue water with occasional freighter traffic visible below.
Detroit Skyline
If approaching from the north, the Renaissance Center and downtown core are prominent.
Ambassador Bridge
The international border crossing between the US and Canada visible during descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Michigan coastline. Look out shortly after takeoff for the Fox River winding into the bay. During landing, this side typically offers the best view of the Detroit River.
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Lambeau Field
Iconic view of the Packers' stadium if the flight path departs toward the south.
Michigan Dunes
The sandy western coastline of Michigan is visible halfway through the flight.
Grand Rapids
Aerial views of Michigan's second-largest metro area mid-route.
Lake Erie
Glimpses of the northernmost part of Lake Erie during the approach to DTW.
DTW Airfield
A comprehensive view of the massive Detroit Metropolitan Airport infrastructure.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights to catch the colors over Lake Michigan. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from GRB for a potential bird's-eye view of Lambeau Field. On descent, watch for the industrial landscape of the Rouge River.
Book Hotels in DetroitDistance: 461 km (286 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: GRB (44.48509979248047, -88.12960052490234)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: Domestic
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