The left side offers the only real visual interest on this route: a glimpse of Detroit at departure, occasional views toward the Appalachian foothills over Tennessee and Georgia, and a scenic Atlantic coastline arrival into Fort Lauderdale, while the right side stays mostly over flat interior farmland and suburbs.
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Flight Path
Detroit to Fort Lauderdale is 1,130 miles (1,818 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
The route crosses the rolling terrain of eastern Kentucky and Tennessee near the Cumberland Plateau, then flattens out over Georgia's coastal plain before reaching Florida's lake-dotted interior and the Everglades near the coast.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DTW
LEFTDeparting DTW on runway 22 the aircraft banks south-southeast, giving left-side passengers a brief look back at Detroit's downtown skyline and the Detroit River before the flat farmland of southern Michigan and Ohio takes over.
Landing at FLL
LEFTOn approach into FLL from the north with a turn to align with the easterly runway 10, left-side passengers get a clear view of the turquoise Atlantic coastline, Fort Lauderdale's beaches, and the maze of canals and marinas before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale. The left side offers the only real visual interest on this route: a glimpse of Detroit at departure, occasional views toward the Appalachian foothills over Tennessee and Georgia, and a scenic Atlantic coastline arrival into Fort Lauderdale, while the right side stays mostly over flat interior farmland and suburbs.
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. Departing DTW on runway 22 the aircraft banks south-southeast, giving left-side passengers a brief look back at Detroit's downtown skyline and the Detroit River before the flat farmland of southern Michigan and Ohio takes over. Notable sights include: Detroit skyline, Detroit River, Lake Erie shoreline (distant), southern Michigan farmland.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into FLL from the north with a turn to align with the easterly runway 10, left-side passengers get a clear view of the turquoise Atlantic coastline, Fort Lauderdale's beaches, and the maze of canals and marinas before touchdown. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale beach and coastline, Intracoastal Waterway canals, Port Everglades, downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,130 miles (1,818 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Detroit to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The route crosses the rolling terrain of eastern Kentucky and Tennessee near the Cumberland Plateau, then flattens out over Georgia's coastal plain before reaching Florida's lake-dotted interior and the Everglades near the coast.