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ARN → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic perspective of the Stockholm Archipelago during departure and an iconic view of Lake Constance and the distant Alpine peaks during the descent into Zurich.
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Stockholm Archipelago
Thousands of small islands and islets scattered across the Baltic Sea shortly after takeoff.
Öland and Gotland
Distant views of Sweden's largest islands and the turquoise Baltic coastal waters.
Northern German Plains
A patchwork of agricultural fields and wind farms stretching across the Schleswig-Holstein region.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
A massive lake bordering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, marking the transition to the mountains.
Appenzell Alps
The Säntis massif and the jagged peaks of the Swiss Alps appearing on the horizon during descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind you. This side provides the best view of the archipelago shortly after takeoff from ARN. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the stunning blue expanse of the Bodensee and the first glimpses of the high Alps.
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One of Europe's largest freshwater lakes visible shortly after leaving the Stockholm area.
Øresund Strait
On clear days, you may spot the connection between Sweden and Denmark in the far distance.
Hamburg Port
Views of the Elbe river and the massive industrial harbor infrastructure of Northern Germany.
The Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald region as you approach the Swiss border.
The Rhine River
The winding path of the Rhine as it carves through the landscape toward the Rhine Falls near Zurich.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. It offers better views of the German industrial heartland and the lush greenery of the Black Forest. Look out for the Rhine River's distinctive curves as the plane begins its final approach into ZRH.
Book Hotels in ZurichDistance: 1,486 km (923 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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