Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Portland. While takeoff offers good water views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with Casco Bay's rocky islands and the Maine Atlantic coastline—more visually rewarding than the relatively flat Great Lakes departure.

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 from DTW. You'll see the river's distinctive curves and the broader expanse of the lake stretching toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, Windsor Ontario shoreline, Grosse Pointe peninsula.

When landing at Portland International Jetport (PWM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to PWM. You'll see Casco Bay's islands and the Maine coastline, including the rocky Atlantic shore and Portland's harbor area as you descend toward the airport. Notable sights include: Casco Bay islands, Atlantic coastline, Portland Harbor, Cape Elizabeth.

The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Portland International Jetport (PWM) takes 3h 15m.

Lake Erie (southern shore visible during cruise), Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania and New York, Finger Lakes region of central New York, Hudson River valley, New England terrain transition into Maine