Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to London. While takeoff on the right offers Great Lakes scenery, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and iconic views of the Thames River's meanders and London's urban landscape. The left side captures the most visually distinctive part of this transatlantic route.

During takeoff from Detroit City (DET), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair as the aircraft climbs northeast over Michigan. You'll see the water features and the broader Great Lakes region spreading out beneath you. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron (distant), Michigan shoreline.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Thames River, London's urban sprawl, and the approach path over southern England. You'll see the distinctive meanders of the Thames and central London's landmarks as you descend toward Heathrow. Notable sights include: Thames River (multiple meanders), London urban area, Heathrow Airport runways, Windsor Castle area.

The flight from Detroit City (DET) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 7.5 to 8 hours.

Over the Atlantic, you'll cross the Grand Banks area southeast of Newfoundland (visible as a lighter water zone if conditions allow), then pass over open ocean with occasional cloud formations. The flight path takes you over the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet (visible as white terrain if clear), then over the North Atlantic. As you approach Europe, you'll see the Irish coastline and Irish Sea, followed by Wales and the Welsh coast, before turning southeast toward London. The Pennines and Midlands are visible during the descent approach over central England.