Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Marseille. While the takeoff from Detroit favors the right side, the landing approach into Marseille on the left side is more visually rewarding. The Mediterranean coastline, lagoon system, and Rhône delta provide more dramatic and distinctive scenery than the relatively flat Great Lakes region at takeoff.

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 River and Lake St. Clair as the aircraft climbs northeast out of DTW. You'll see the river's distinctive curves and the broader expanse of the lake stretching toward Lake Huron. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, downtown Detroit skyline, Lake Huron shoreline.

When landing at Provence (MRS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Marseille. You'll see the Rhône River delta, the Étang de Berre (a large lagoon), and the Mediterranean coastline with the Provençal landscape inland. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea, Rhône River delta, Étang de Berre lagoon, Provençal hills and limestone formations.

The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Provence (MRS) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

Over the Atlantic, the flight path crosses the North Atlantic at high altitude (typically 35,000+ feet) where cloud formations dominate the view. As the aircraft approaches European airspace, the Iberian Peninsula and southern France become visible. Notable landmarks along the descent corridor include the Pyrenees Mountains (visible as a distant ridge on the horizon during approach), the Massif Central plateau region inland from Marseille, and the transition from open Mediterranean to the Provençal coastal zone.