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BCN → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for its dramatic transition over the Pyrenees mountains and the chance to spot the distant Alps and the Rhine's legendary landscape during the final approach.
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Costa Brava
Breathtaking aerial views of the rugged Spanish coastline and the Balearic Sea upon departure.
The High Pyrenees
A spectacular crossing of the snow-capped border mountains between Spain and France.
Swiss Alps
On clear days, the high peaks of the Swiss Alps are visible on the distant eastern horizon over France.
Black Forest
The deep green canopy and rolling hills of the Schwarzwald as the flight crosses into German airspace.
Drachenfels & Siebengebirge
The historic 'Dragon's Rock' and the seven hills overlooking the Rhine just before landing at Cologne Bonn.
The right side is best for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Mediterranean. It offers the most dramatic views of the Pyrenees peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for the mountain crossing and again during the final 15 minutes for the Rhine valley castles.
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Montserrat Mountain
The iconic jagged peaks of Montserrat are visible to the west shortly after taking off from Barcelona.
Auvergne Volcanoes
Distant views of the dormant volcanic domes in the Massif Central region of central France.
Lyon Cityscape
A sprawling view of the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers if the flight path tracks centrally.
Rhine River Meanders
The intricate loops and industrial heart of the Rhine river as the plane enters the North Rhine-Westphalia region.
Choose the left side for sunset views on evening flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the orange glow over the French countryside. It provides an excellent perspective of the Montserrat range during the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,133 km (704 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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