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MTY → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of major American river systems and a more scenic final approach over the Great Lakes and the Detroit-Windsor international border.
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Gulf Coast Horizon
Distant views of the Texas coastline and the shimmering Gulf of Mexico in the distance.
Mississippi River
The massive, winding artery of North America visible as you cross near the mid-continent.
Ohio River
Beautiful views of the river valley that marks the transition into the Great Lakes region.
Lake Erie
Expansive views of the Great Lakes shoreline and cargo ships during the descent.
Detroit Riverfront
Excellent views of the Renaissance Center, downtown Detroit, and the Ambassador Bridge.
The right side is highly recommended for the descent into DTW. Flights often approach from the south, providing a spectacular view of Lake Erie and the Detroit-Windsor skyline. Look for ice floes on the lake during winter months.
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Sierra Madre Oriental
Dramatic views of the jagged mountain peaks surrounding Monterrey immediately after departure.
Texas Hill Country
The transition from the arid brushlands of South Texas to the rolling limestone hills.
Ozark National Forest
Dense canopy views and rugged terrain as the flight crosses into Missouri.
St. Louis Skyline
Potential views of the Gateway Arch and the urban sprawl of the Gateway to the West.
Midwestern Farmsteads
A geometric patchwork of agricultural fields across Illinois and Indiana.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. This side is ideal for seeing the Ozark Plateau and the sunset if flying in the late afternoon.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,383 km (1,481 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 11 min
Departure: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: International
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