Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-fort Worth to Detroit. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Dallas skyline view, the left side dominates the majority of the flight. Cruising northeast, the left side tracks the Mississippi River valley states and eventually delivers the Detroit River and city skyline on approach. The Detroit arrival view on the left is the single most dramatic moment of the flight, edging out the Dallas departure.

During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW typically departs northbound or eastbound on runways 17L/17R or 36L/36R. On a northeast departure toward Detroit, the right side gives you a clear view over downtown Dallas, the Trinity River corridor, and the sprawling DFW metroplex grid as you climb out. The left side faces west toward Fort Worth and open plains with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, Lake Ray Hubbard to the east, DFW airport complex itself.

When landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. DTW typically lands on runways 21L/21R or 27L/27R, approaching from the northeast or east. On approach from the southwest, the left side gives you a clear view of the Detroit River, Windsor Ontario across the border, and the downtown Detroit skyline. The right side faces north toward suburban sprawl with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Detroit River, downtown Detroit skyline, Windsor Ontario, Lake Erie visible to the south on clear days.

The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes.

The flight crosses the Ozark Plateau in southern Missouri, the Mississippi River near St. Louis (clearly visible as a wide silver ribbon from altitude), the flat agricultural plains of central Illinois and Indiana, and the industrial corridor of southern Michigan before descending into Detroit. No significant mountain ranges or large lakes are crossed until the Detroit River on arrival.