On the left side during a southern approach, passengers can see the downtown Detroit skyline, the Detroit River, and the international border with Windsor, Canada.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Appalachian mountain ranges and the rolling industrial landscapes of the Midwest, providing a more consistent variety of terrain.
The left side offers a more consistent view of the southern Lake Erie shoreline, including the unique geography of Presque Isle and the urban skylines of Erie and Cleveland before the final approach into Detroit.
The right side offers superior vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a more scenic approach into Detroit featuring the Lake Erie coastline and the Detroit River international border.
The Left Side offers a superior scenic experience, tracing the southern Lake Erie shoreline and passing directly over the famous Lake Erie Islands and Cedar Point.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the urban Piedmont regions, the lush Shenandoah Valley, and a spectacular arrival sequence featuring Lake Erie and the Detroit skyline.
The right side offers a superior view of the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor and a more dramatic perspective of the Detroit riverfront and Lake Erie during the descent into DTW.
The right side offers a superior view of the approach into Detroit, featuring the western edge of Lake Erie and the Detroit River international border, alongside the distinct agricultural patterns of the Midwest.
The right side offers a superior view of the Detroit River and city skyline during the descent, along with the scenic northern coastline of Lake Erie and the Niagara region.
The left side offers superior views of the educational landmarks of South Bend and Ann Arbor, alongside a better perspective of the Detroit city skyline during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the Lake Erie shoreline and the international border between Michigan and Ontario during the descent into Detroit.
The right side offers superior views of the Kentucky rolling hills and a spectacular approach over the western basin of Lake Erie and the Detroit River international border.
The left side offers superior views of the southern tip of Lake Michigan and the urban layout of Ann Arbor, plus it avoids the direct southern sun glare during the midday journey east.