About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Amsterdam. Left side wins both departure and arrival. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side captures Detroit and Windsor on takeoff and the Dutch coast, Amsterdam, and IJsselmeer on descent, making it the clear choice for the bookend views of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?
During takeoff from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. DTW departures on runway 21L/21R head southwest, then aircraft turn northeast toward the Atlantic. The left side gives you a clear view over Detroit city proper, the Detroit River, and Windsor, Ontario across the border. You can see the downtown skyline, Belle Isle in the river, and Lake St. Clair to the northeast. Notable sights include: Detroit downtown skyline, Detroit River and Windsor Ontario, Belle Isle, Lake St. Clair.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Schiphol approaches typically come in from the northeast on runway 06 or from the east on runway 18R/18C, meaning the aircraft tracks over the North Sea coast and the Dutch polder landscape. The left side gives you the best view of the Dutch coastline, the IJsselmeer, and Amsterdam's canal ring as you descend over the flat Netherlands. Notable sights include: North Sea coastline and beach barrier, IJsselmeer inland sea, Amsterdam canal ring district, Dutch polder farmland grid.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Amsterdam?
The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Schiphol (AMS) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours.
What does the Detroit to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
After departing Detroit the route tracks northeast over Lake Erie, southern Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River valley near Quebec City. The aircraft then crosses Newfoundland and Labrador before heading out over the North Atlantic. The Labrador coast and Newfoundland's rugged rocky shoreline are visible before open ocean. Mid-Atlantic is featureless water. Approaching Europe the southern tip of Greenland may be visible far to the north on clear days. The Irish coast and then the UK appear, with the route typically crossing southern England or the English Channel before descending over the Netherlands.