Which side to sit on flying from Detroit (DTW)?
Flying out of DTW, the right side usually has the better view, morning to evening. Some routes flip with the sun, so check your time of day.
The better side for flights leaving at that time and its usual score: landmark points after glare, plus any sunset. ☀ means that side also has more sun glare. Tap a side to open that flight; tap a column to sort by it.
Flying out of Detroit
| To | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta ATL Stone Mountain, Great Smoky Mountains | Right23 pts | Right2 pts | Right41 pts |
| Boston BOS Detroit, Lake Erie | Left43 pts | Left42 pts | Left56 pts |
| Denver DEN Denver, Chicago | Left21 pts | Right9 pts | Left31 pts |
| Orlando MCO Epic Universe, Great Smoky Mountains | Right18 pts | Left11 pts | Right38 pts |
| Phoenix PHX Chicago, Wheeler Peak | Right32 pts | Right32 pts | Right29 pts |
| Seattle SEA Seattle, Milwaukee | Right70 pts | Right67 pts | Right64 pts |
On the climb out of DTW
- Gordie Howe Bridge: left on most routes
- Ford Rouge: left on most routes
- Detroit: left on most routes
- Lake St. Clair: left on most routes
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, with no clouds. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side of the plane sees Gordie Howe Bridge on takeoff from DTW?
Usually the left. It depends on the route and the runway in use: open your route for its usual climb-out.
Which side is best flying out of Detroit in the morning?
Usually the right. The table above has each route's own answer and score.
Which side is best flying out of Detroit in the afternoon?
Usually the right. The table above has each route's own answer and score.
Which side is best flying out of Detroit in the evening?
Usually the right. The table above has each route's own answer and score.