While the landing favors left seats, the takeoff offers more dramatic scenery with Detroit's urban landscape and Lake St. Clair. The right side captures the more visually interesting departure sequence, making it the better overall choice for this short flight.
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Flight Path
Detroit to Green Bay is 287 miles (461 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.
The flight path crosses central Michigan, passing over the relatively flat terrain between Detroit and Green Bay. Notable features include the transition from Detroit's suburban sprawl to rural Michigan farmland and forests, the general northwestward trajectory across the Lower Peninsula, and eventual approach to the Fox River valley in Wisconsin. Lake Michigan remains distant to the west throughout most of the flight. The landscape gradually transitions from developed areas near Detroit to increasingly forested terrain as the aircraft approaches Green Bay.
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Takeoff from DTW
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Detroit metropolitan area and Lake St. Clair as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Detroit and its suburbs spreading below before the aircraft turns toward Green Bay.
Landing at GRB
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of Green Bay and the Fox River valley during descent. You'll see the city of Green Bay, the Fox River, and surrounding forested terrain as the aircraft approaches from the south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Austin Straubel International (GRB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Green Bay. While the landing favors left seats, the takeoff offers more dramatic scenery with Detroit's urban landscape and Lake St. Clair. The right side captures the more visually interesting departure sequence, making it the better overall choice for this short 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 Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Detroit metropolitan area and Lake St. Clair as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Detroit and its suburbs spreading below before the aircraft turns toward Green Bay. Notable sights include: Detroit metropolitan area, Lake St. Clair, Detroit River, suburban sprawl extending toward Pontiac.
What can I see when landing at Austin Straubel International in Green Bay?
When landing at Austin Straubel International (GRB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Green Bay and the Fox River valley during descent. You'll see the city of Green Bay, the Fox River, and surrounding forested terrain as the aircraft approaches from the south. Notable sights include: Green Bay city, Fox River, Lambeau Field, forested landscape of northeastern Wisconsin.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Green Bay?
The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Austin Straubel International (GRB) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 287 miles (461 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Detroit to Green Bay flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Michigan, passing over the relatively flat terrain between Detroit and Green Bay. Notable features include the transition from Detroit's suburban sprawl to rural Michigan farmland and forests, the general northwestward trajectory across the Lower Peninsula, and eventual approach to the Fox River valley in Wisconsin. Lake Michigan remains distant to the west throughout most of the flight. The landscape gradually transitions from developed areas near Detroit to increasingly forested terrain as the aircraft approaches Green Bay.