Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Myers to Detroit. While takeoff offers interesting coastal water features on the right, the landing approach into Detroit provides more distinctive and recognizable urban geography. The Detroit River, Belle Isle, and downtown skyline create a more memorable final segment, and left-side seats capture the river crossing and city orientation better than right-side views during approach.

During takeoff from Southwest Florida International (RSW), sit on the Right side for the best views. RSW typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Caloosahatchee River estuary and the Gulf of Mexico coastline as you climb out, with clear water features and coastal development patterns visible for the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Caloosahatchee River estuary, Sanibel Island (barrier island to the west), Pine Island Sound, Gulf of Mexico coastline.

When landing at Detroit City (DET), sit on the Left side for the best views. DET (Coleman A. Young International, formerly Detroit City Airport) is located on the Detroit River's east bank. Left-side seats during approach provide views of the Detroit River, downtown Detroit skyline, and Belle Isle—distinctive landmarks that orient you to the city's geography and make the final approach visually engaging. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Belle Isle (island park in the river), Downtown Detroit skyline, Windsor, Ontario (across the river to the south).

The flight from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to Detroit City (DET) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Georgia and Tennessee, passing east of Atlanta and west of the Appalachian Mountains. Notable features include the Tennessee River valley (visible from altitude as a winding water feature), and the transition from Florida's flat terrain to the rolling topography of the upper South. The Ohio River becomes visible in the final hour as you approach Michigan, marking entry into the Great Lakes region.