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AJA → SXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio) to Strasbourg Airport (Strasbourg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point for the most iconic peaks of the French Alps, including the massive Mont Blanc massif, and follows the scenic ridge of the Vosges mountains during descent.
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Cap Corse
Clear views of the northern tip of Corsica, often referred to as the finger of the island, shortly after takeoff.
French Riviera
Glances of the sparkling blue waters of the Côte d'Azur and the city of Nice from across the Ligurian Sea.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the horizon as the flight crosses the French-Swiss border region.
Lake Geneva
The western curve of the crescent lake, with the Jet d'Eau occasionally visible if the path is westerly.
Vosges Mountains
Rolling green hills and the famous wine route villages of Alsace during the approach to Strasbourg.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best exposure for mountain photography. Keep your camera ready about 25-30 minutes into the flight for the best views of the high Alps. In winter, the snow-capped peaks of the Jura mountains are particularly striking.
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Italian Riviera
The dramatic coastline of Liguria and the sprawling port city of Genoa as you cross from sea to land.
Swiss Alpine Peaks
Spectacular views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks in the Bernese Oberland to the east.
Zurich & Lucerne
Aerial perspectives of the major Swiss lakes and urban centers if visibility is high.
Black Forest
The dense evergreen canopy of Germany's Schwarzwald running parallel to the Rhine river.
Rhine Valley
The industrial and agricultural heart of the border region as you line up for the runway at SXB.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to catch the 'Alpenglow' effect on the Swiss peaks. As the plane descends into Strasbourg, you can often see the Rhine River clearly, which serves as the natural border between France and Germany.
Book Hotels in StrasbourgDistance: 741 km (460 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: AJA (41.92359924316406, 8.8029203414917)
Arrival: SXB (48.53829956054688, 7.628230094909668)
Route Type: Domestic
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