Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Norfolk. While takeoff offers river and lake views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and extensive water scenery—the James River, Hampton Roads, and Chesapeake Bay are more visually distinctive than Detroit's initial climb-out. The landing views are the highlight of this route.

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 eastward out of DTW. You'll see the water features that define Detroit's geography and the urban sprawl of the metro area receding below. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, Detroit metropolitan area, Lake Huron (distant).

When landing at Norfolk International (ORF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to ORF. You'll see the James River, Hampton Roads harbor, and the Chesapeake Bay as the aircraft descends westward into Norfolk. The water features and coastal geography are visually striking. Notable sights include: James River, Hampton Roads, Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk harbor and waterfront.

The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Norfolk International (ORF) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Ohio and West Virginia, passing over the Appalachian foothills. Notable features include the Ohio River valley (visible from altitude as a winding waterway), scattered ridge lines of the Appalachian plateau, and the transition from Midwest agricultural land to the more forested terrain of Appalachia. No major mountain peaks are prominent at cruising altitude, but the gradual elevation change and ridge patterns become visible during the descent phase into Virginia.