Austin to Detroit flight pathAUSDTW

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Flight time2h 50m
Distance1,148
Heading040° → 048°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 2.0 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side offers a slightly more varied view overall, combining the Austin skyline and river at departure with distant glimpses of the Ozark Plateau's low hills during cruise, whereas the right side is dominated by flat, featureless plains for most of the flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Austin to Detroit is 1,148 miles (1,848 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.

Ozark Plateau's low forested hills in Missouri, Mississippi River crossing near St. Louis

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Austin (left side) — Downtown Austin skyline, Lady Bird Lake, Texas Hill Country ridgelines

Takeoff from AUS

LEFT

Departing AUS on runway 18 with a turn to the north, left-side passengers get a brief look back at downtown Austin's skyline and the Colorado River/Lady Bird Lake before the climb turns the route north over the Hill Country's rolling terrain.

Downtown Austin skylineLady Bird LakeTexas Hill Country ridgelines
AUS Austin Bergstrom InternationalAustin, United States
Aerial window seat view during landing at Detroit (right side) — Lake St. Clair shoreline, Clinton River delta, Michigan farmland grid

Landing at DTW

RIGHT

On approach to DTW favoring runway 22, the flight path swings in from the northeast, giving right-side passengers glimpses of Lake St. Clair's shoreline and the flat patchwork of Michigan farmland before touchdown.

Lake St. Clair shorelineClinton River deltaMichigan farmland grid
DTW Detroit Metro Wayne CoHub for Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Detroit. The left side offers a slightly more varied view overall, combining the Austin skyline and river at departure with distant glimpses of the Ozark Plateau's low hills during cruise, whereas the right side is dominated by flat, featureless plains for most of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?

During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing AUS on runway 18 with a turn to the north, left-side passengers get a brief look back at downtown Austin's skyline and the Colorado River/Lady Bird Lake before the climb turns the route north over the Hill Country's rolling terrain. Notable sights include: Downtown Austin skyline, Lady Bird Lake, Texas Hill Country ridgelines.

What can I see when landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?

When landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to DTW favoring runway 22, the flight path swings in from the northeast, giving right-side passengers glimpses of Lake St. Clair's shoreline and the flat patchwork of Michigan farmland before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lake St. Clair shoreline, Clinton River delta, Michigan farmland grid.

How long is the flight from Austin to Detroit?

The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,148 miles (1,848 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Austin to Detroit flight path pass over?

Ozark Plateau's low forested hills in Missouri, Mississippi River crossing near St. Louis