To DTW?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
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.
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 is superior for this trans-Pacific route as it provides a front-row seat to the volcanic Aleutian Islands, the rugged coastal mountains of Alaska and the Yukon, and offers the highest probability of witnessing the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of the flight.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of the Northeast and Great Lakes region, including the potential to see Niagara Falls and the vast expanse of Lake Ontario.
The left side offers a more consistent view of the spectacular red rock formations of the Utah canyons and the highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains, while also avoiding direct sun glare for much of the eastbound journey.
The right side offers a superior coastal experience, featuring the iconic Florida shoreline, the Kennedy Space Center, and a dramatic approach over Lake Erie.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the northern Pennsylvania wilderness and the spectacular Detroit-Windsor skyline during the final descent.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline while transiting Lake Michigan and offers a more scenic approach into Detroit via the Detroit River and Lake Erie.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Appalachian ridges during the ascent and a spectacular view of the Detroit River and city skyline during the typical approach into DTW.
The Right Side (Starboard) is superior for this route as it offers better perspectives of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley formations and typically provides the best view of the Detroit skyline and the Detroit River during the descent into DTW.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Japanese Alps shortly after takeoff, better exposure to the massive glaciers of the Alaskan Range, and scenic vistas of the Great Lakes during the descent into Michigan.
The right side is significantly more scenic as it typically offers distant views of the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan, the distinct geography of the Indiana Dunes, and famous landmarks like Michigan Stadium during the descent into Detroit.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Finger Lakes immediately after takeoff and the potential for a distant view of Niagara Falls and the Detroit-Windsor skyline during the descent.
The right side (Starboard) is generally superior for this transatlantic route, offering potential views of the Greenland ice sheet and the rugged terrain of northern Quebec and Ontario.