Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Keflavik to Detroit. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: Iceland's volcanic landscape and coastline during departure, then the Atlantic crossing offers occasional views of Greenland's coast (far north on the horizon) and the transition to North American geography. On approach, left seats have the advantage, but the takeoff experience from Iceland is more visually distinctive, making right the overall winner for this route.

During takeoff from Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Iceland's dramatic southwestern coastline and glacial terrain during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs runway 02 heading northeast, then turns to cross the Atlantic, giving right-side passengers the best angle on Reykjanes Peninsula's lava fields and the coast. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields (dark volcanic terrain immediately south of airport), Atlantic coastline with black sand beaches, Fagradalsfjall volcanic region, Keflavik town and harbor below.

When landing at Detroit City (DET), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Detroit. The aircraft approaches from the northeast over Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River, giving left-side passengers clear sightlines of the river's distinctive curves, the city skyline, and the broader Great Lakes geography. Notable sights include: Detroit River with its characteristic bends and islands, Lake St. Clair to the north, Detroit city skyline and downtown core, Windsor, Ontario across the river.

The flight from Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Detroit City (DET) takes Approximately 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the North Atlantic at cruising altitude (typically 33,000-35,000 feet). At this altitude, passengers may glimpse the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet on the horizon (far north), though it appears as a distant white line. The open Atlantic dominates the midpoint with no significant landmarks visible. As the aircraft approaches North America, the Canadian Maritime provinces and Labrador coast become visible on the horizon before the final descent toward the Great Lakes region. The flight path generally follows a great-circle route across the Atlantic, passing well north of Iceland and south of Greenland.