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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior panorama of the Gargano Peninsula and a more direct view into the heart of the Swiss Alps' most dramatic peaks during the mid-flight transit.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Gargano Peninsula

The distinctive 'spur' of Italy, covered in dense ancient forests jutting out into the blue Adriatic.

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Adriatic Riviera

Kilometers of organized beaches and vibrant coastal towns stretching toward the northern Italian plains.

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Swiss Alps

A breathtaking traverse over the Jungfrau, Eiger, and Monch peaks with their eternal glaciers.

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Lake Constance

The massive body of water shared by Switzerland, Germany, and Austria visible to the north.

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Rhine River

The historic trade artery of Europe, often visible with its many winding bends and river barges.

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Greater London Skyline

A grand view of the Thames Estuary and Canary Wharf when the aircraft makes its final turn for Stansted.

The right side is premier for Alpine views. For the best photography, keep your camera ready approximately 80 minutes into the flight for the Swiss mountain peaks. In winter, the heavy snow coverage makes the Alps look particularly otherworldly.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Salento Coast

The turquoise waters where the Adriatic meets the Ionian Sea immediately following takeoff from Brindisi.

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Apennine Mountains

The rugged limestone spine of Italy featuring deep valleys and ancient hilltop villages.

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Rome & Latium

Distant views of the 'Eternal City' and the volcanic lakes of the Lazio region on the horizon.

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Western Alps

Spectacular sightings of the French and Italian border peaks, including the majestic Mont Blanc massif.

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Northern France

Aerial views of the historic chateaus and organized patchwork of fields in the French countryside.

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English Channel

The bustling shipping lanes and the white cliffs near Dover visible on the approach to the United Kingdom.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, avoiding glare. This side is ideal for spotting the sprawling urban landscape of Paris as you cross northern France into the UK.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,838 km (1,142 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min

Departure: BDS (40.6576, 17.947001)

Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Route Type: International

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