Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Duluth to Detroit. While takeoff favors the right (Lake Superior), the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and sustained views of the Detroit River, Windsor, and the urban waterfront. The left side captures the geographic highlight of this route.

During takeoff from Duluth International (DLH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures Lake Superior immediately after departure, with the Duluth waterfront and harbor visible below. The lake dominates the eastern view as you climb out southbound. Notable sights include: Lake Superior (north and east), Duluth Harbor and St. Louis River estuary (directly below), Superior National Forest (inland to the southeast).

When landing at Detroit City (DET), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Detroit River and Windsor, Ontario as you descend toward Coleman Young International. The river and urban waterfront are the dominant visual features on approach from the north. Notable sights include: Detroit River (central and left), Windsor, Ontario skyline (across the river to the left), Lake St. Clair (visible to the northeast), Detroit metropolitan area (spreading across the foreground).

The flight from Duluth International (DLH) to Detroit City (DET) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Michigan, passing over the Lower Peninsula. Notable features include the transition from Lake Superior shoreline to inland forests and agricultural areas, then the gradual appearance of the Great Lakes region with Lake Huron visible to the east around midpoint, and finally the approach to the Detroit metropolitan area and the Detroit River corridor.