Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to New Orleans. While takeoff offers some interest, the landing approach into New Orleans provides superior scenery. The Mississippi River's meanders and the distinctive Louisiana bayou landscape are far more visually striking and geographically significant than the Detroit departure. Left-side seats capture this best during descent.

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 the western shore of Lake St. Clair as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Detroit and surrounding suburbs receding beneath you, with the lake's distinctive shape becoming visible within the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Lake St. Clair, Detroit metropolitan area, Detroit River, Lake Erie (distant southern horizon).

When landing at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into New Orleans. You'll see the Mississippi River's dramatic meanders and oxbow lakes becoming increasingly detailed as you descend, plus the flat Louisiana bayou landscape with its characteristic water channels and vegetation patterns. Notable sights include: Mississippi River meanders and oxbow lakes, Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana bayou wetlands, New Orleans urban area.

The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Tennessee and northern Mississippi. Notable features include the Tennessee River valley (visible around 1.5 hours into flight), the Mississippi-Tennessee border region with its rolling terrain, and the transition from forested uplands into the flat Mississippi Delta region as you approach Louisiana. The Ohio River may be visible in the northern portion of the flight path depending on exact routing. The landscape gradually flattens and becomes more water-logged as you move south, with increasing evidence of wetlands and agricultural areas.