While takeoff offers Lake Michigan views on the right, the landing approach provides more dramatic and varied scenery with Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and the city skyline. The left side during descent captures more visually distinctive features overall.
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Flight Path
Green Bay to Detroit is 287 miles (461 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Lake Michigan eastern shore and islands, transition over central Michigan farmland and forests, Saginaw Bay area, Thumb region of Michigan with its distinctive geographic shape, approach to Lake St. Clair and Detroit metropolitan area
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from GRB
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Lake Michigan's western shoreline as the aircraft climbs eastbound out of Green Bay. The lake dominates the visual landscape during initial climb, with the Door County peninsula visible to the northeast.
Landing at DTW
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Detroit metropolitan area and Lake St. Clair during descent on the standard westbound approach to DTW. The aircraft descends over the lake and approaches from the east, making the left side ideal for viewing the city skyline and water features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Straubel International (GRB) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Green Bay to Detroit. While takeoff offers Lake Michigan views on the right, the landing approach provides more dramatic and varied scenery with Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River, and the city skyline. The left side during descent captures more visually distinctive features overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Straubel International in Green Bay?
During takeoff from Austin Straubel International (GRB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Michigan's western shoreline as the aircraft climbs eastbound out of Green Bay. The lake dominates the visual landscape during initial climb, with the Door County peninsula visible to the northeast. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan (western shore), Door County peninsula, Green Bay city and Fox River valley, Appleton area to the south.
What can I see when landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?
When landing at Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Detroit metropolitan area and Lake St. Clair during descent on the standard westbound approach to DTW. The aircraft descends over the lake and approaches from the east, making the left side ideal for viewing the city skyline and water features. Notable sights include: Lake St. Clair, Detroit River, Detroit city skyline and downtown core, Grosse Pointe shoreline.
How long is the flight from Green Bay to Detroit?
The flight from Austin Straubel International (GRB) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) takes about 1 hour 15 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 Green Bay to Detroit flight path pass over?
Lake Michigan eastern shore and islands, transition over central Michigan farmland and forests, Saginaw Bay area, Thumb region of Michigan with its distinctive geographic shape, approach to Lake St. Clair and Detroit metropolitan area