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.
While both sides provide beautiful vistas of the Appalachian Mountains, the Right Side is preferred for its superior views of the Lake Erie shoreline and the iconic Detroit skyline during the final approach.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the Atlantic coastline and a scenic approach over Lake Erie into Detroit.
The right side offers superior views of the Catskill Mountains shortly after takeoff and the potential to spot the southern tips of the Finger Lakes and the vast expanse of Lake Erie during the descent into Detroit.
The right side offers superior views of the Cincinnati skyline immediately after departure and a high probability of seeing the Detroit River and Windsor skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the geometric Appalachian ridges, the Lake Erie shoreline including Cleveland, and the Detroit city skyline during the final approach.
The right side provides the most iconic views, starting with the rolling Kentucky horse farms and offering a direct perspective of the Cincinnati riverfront and Detroit skyline during the approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the Milwaukee lakefront upon departure and a higher likelihood of spotting Ann Arbor's iconic stadium and the Detroit city skyline during the descent.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best chance to see the iconic Chicago skyline and the Indiana Dunes while crossing the southern tip of Lake Michigan, followed by a close-up of Ann Arbor and the Detroit River on approach.
The Right Side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and coastal geography, featuring the Milwaukee lakefront shortly after takeoff and the iconic University of Michigan campus during the arrival sequence into Detroit.
The left side offers a superior view of the St. Paul skyline upon departure, a broader vista of Lake Michigan, and the iconic University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor during the descent.
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.
The right side offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline during departure and the expansive waters of Lake Erie upon arrival.