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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panorama of the high Alps, including the Julian Alps and the Swiss peaks, followed by a potential distant view of the Paris skyline as you descend toward Beauvais.

Left Side Highlights
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Belgrade Confluence

Aerial view of the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers shortly after takeoff from BEG.

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Julian Alps & Dolomites

Dramatic views of the jagged peaks in Slovenia and northern Italy as the plane crosses towards Central Europe.

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Swiss Central Alps

Deep views into the heart of the Swiss Alps, featuring snow-capped massifs and glacier-carved valleys.

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Jura Mountains

The sub-alpine mountain range along the French-Swiss border with its distinct limestone ridges.

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Champagne Region

The rolling hills and structured vineyard patterns of the Grand Est region in France.

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Paris Skyline

On a clear day during the descent, look south to spot the distant Eiffel Tower and La Défense skyscrapers.

Sit on the left for the best mountain photography; morning flights provide excellent lighting on the peaks without glare. Keep an eye out about 20 minutes before landing for the Paris city silhouette in the distance. In winter, the snow coverage on the Alps is significantly more impressive from this side.

Right Side Highlights
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Danube River Bend

Views of the Danube as it winds north toward the Hungarian border early in the flight.

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Austrian Limestone Alps

The northern fringes of the Alps, showing the transition from high peaks to the rolling foothills.

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Lake Constance (Bodensee)

A massive freshwater lake shared by Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, visible in its entirety.

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Black Forest

The dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald region in southwestern Germany.

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Beauvais Cathedral

As you bank for the final approach into BVA, you can often see the massive Gothic Saint Pierre Cathedral.

The right side is ideal for seeing major water bodies like Lake Constance. It remains brighter during late afternoon flights as it faces north/northwest, avoiding the direct glare of the setting sun. It's the better choice for observing the rural landscapes of Northern France and the approach into Picardy.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,465 km (910 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min

Departure: BEG (44.8184013367, 20.3090991974)

Arrival: BVA (49.45439910888672, 2.1127800941467285)

Route Type: International

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