Loading map...
YYZ → DTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Great Lakes coastline and the dramatic Niagara Escarpment before crossing the international border into Michigan.
Search flights from YYZ to DTW
Lake Ontario Shoreline
Aerial perspective of the Mississauga and Oakville waterfronts during the initial climb out of YYZ.
Niagara Escarpment
The flight crosses the prominent 'Hamilton Mountain' ridge, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Lake Erie North Shore
Vast views of the shallowest Great Lake and the industrial and recreational coastal towns of Ontario.
The Detroit River
On approach, view the narrow waterway and the Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is best for viewing the geography of the Niagara Peninsula. During winter, look for ice formations on the edges of Lake Erie.
Get eSIMs for Canada
Get eSIMs for United States
GTA Suburbia
Extensive views of the sprawling residential and industrial developments of the western Greater Toronto Area.
Southern Ontario Farmland
A patchwork quilt of agricultural fields and the 'Forest City' of London, Ontario, visible mid-flight.
Detroit Skyline
On final descent into DTW, this side often provides a clearer view of the Renaissance Center and downtown stadiums.
Sarnia-Port Huron Border
If the flight path trends slightly north, look for the Blue Water Bridge and the start of the St. Clair River.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering a view of the sun dipping below the Michigan horizon. Pay attention during the final 10 minutes for views of the Ford Rouge complex and downtown Detroit's iconic architecture.
Book Hotels in DetroitDistance: 344 km (214 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.