Seeing Gordie Howe International Bridge from a plane5 ★

Its 2,800-ft cable-stayed span is the longest in North America, linking Detroit and Windsor downriver from the Ambassador Bridge. Look for its two tall A-shaped towers over the Detroit River.

62 of our routes pass it. Michigan · rated 5 of 10

The easy pick

Detroit to Alpena: sit on the right, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.

Questions

Which side of the plane do you see Gordie Howe International Bridge from?

It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (40 of 62). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Gordie Howe International Bridge from a plane?

Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.

Can you see Gordie Howe International Bridge at night?

Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.

Do clouds matter?

Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

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