Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Detroit. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic and Canadian Shield the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat captures Paris on departure and the Detroit River and downtown skyline on arrival, making it the clear choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically departs westward on runways 26L/26R or eastward on 09L/09R. On a westbound departure toward the Atlantic, a left-side seat gives you views over central Paris as the aircraft turns northwest. You'll see the Seine river bends, the Eiffel Tower area, and the dense urban grid of Paris proper before the city gives way to the Île-de-France suburbs. Notable sights include: Seine river bends through Paris, Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars district, La Défense business district high-rises, Bois de Boulogne forest patch west of the city.

When landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. DTW sits southwest of Detroit, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runways 21L/21R or 22L/22R. A left-side seat on approach gives you a view over the Detroit River, Windsor Ontario across the water, and the downtown Detroit skyline as you descend over the southern suburbs. Notable sights include: Detroit River separating Michigan and Ontario, Downtown Detroit skyline, Windsor Ontario urban area across the river, Lake Erie visible to the southeast on clear days.

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.

The flight tracks northwest over the English Channel or southern England, then crosses Ireland or the tip of Cornwall before heading out over the North Atlantic. The route passes south of Greenland and over Newfoundland and Labrador, where the Canadian Shield presents a vast mosaic of boreal forest, lakes, and rivers. The flight then crosses Quebec and Ontario before descending toward the Great Lakes. Lake Erie may be briefly visible on the left before the final approach into DTW.