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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most iconic urban and historical views, including the Amsterdam canal ring upon departure and the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its density of medieval castles.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Amsterdam Canal District

A stunning bird's-eye view of the concentric 17th-century canal rings of the Dutch capital shortly after takeoff.

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Middle Rhine Valley

The UNESCO World Heritage section of the Rhine, featuring a high concentration of historic castles and the Lorelei rock.

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Cologne Cathedral

The massive twin spires of the Kölner Dom are often visible as the flight traverses the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

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Rheingau Vineyards

Expansive green vineyards along the Rhine slopes near Wiesbaden and Mainz, famous for Riesling production.

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Stuttgart TV Tower

The world's first telecommunications tower of its kind, visible as you descend into the Stuttgart basin.

Sit on the left for the best sunrise views on morning flights. During the descent into STR, this side typically provides the clearest view of the Stuttgart city center and the Mercedes-Benz Arena if the aircraft approaches from the west (Runway 07).

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Dutch Coastline

Views of the North Sea coast and the expansive sand dunes near Haarlem and Zandvoort during the initial climb.

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Port of Rotterdam

In the distance, you can see one of the world's largest industrial ports and the complex network of Maas river distributaries.

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Eifel National Park

A large expanse of protected wilderness featuring beech forests, volcanic lakes, and deep river gorges.

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Moselle River Loops

The dramatic, serpentine bends of the Moselle river as it carves through steep, terraced vineyard valleys.

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Northern Black Forest

The dark, dense canopy of the Schwarzwald begins to appear as the aircraft approaches the Baden-Württemberg border.

The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Eifel and Black Forest mountains. It offers a more nature-oriented perspective, focusing on the volcanic geography of western Germany and the winding river systems.

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Route Information

Distance: 511 km (318 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 51 min

Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)

Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)

Route Type: International

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