Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Myrtle Beach to Detroit. Right-side seats offer the most compelling views: coastal scenery during takeoff from Myrtle Beach, and the Great Lakes region during descent into Detroit. While left seats have merit for the landing approach, the right side captures more diverse and visually distinctive geography across the full flight.

During takeoff from Myrtle Beach International (MYR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and Myrtle Beach's barrier islands as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the Grand Strand beaches and the contrast between developed coastal areas and the Atlantic Ocean. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Myrtle Beach developed coastline, Waccamaw River delta, barrier islands and salt marshes.

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 the Great Lakes as you descend toward DTW. You'll see Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River system, plus the sprawling urban and suburban development of the Detroit metro area. Notable sights include: Lake St. Clair, Detroit River, Detroit metropolitan area sprawl, Lake Erie (distant southern horizon).

The flight from Myrtle Beach International (MYR) to Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills of West Virginia and Kentucky, with the Ohio River visible in sections. The Appalachian ridges and valleys create linear terrain patterns. Over Ohio, the landscape transitions to flatter agricultural plains with scattered lakes and reservoirs. The flight passes east of the Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan areas. As you approach Michigan, the terrain flattens further with visible agricultural checkerboard patterns and scattered lakes. The Great Lakes region becomes visible in the final descent phase.