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BIA → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Cap Corse at departure, a stunning traverse of the Swiss Alps, and a front-row seat to the winding Rhine River and its legendary castles during the descent into Germany.
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Cap Corse Peninsula
Aerial view of the 'finger' of Corsica with its jagged coastline and Genoese towers shortly after departure.
Bernese Oberland
Breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks as the flight crosses the Swiss border.
Lake Lucerne
The complex, multi-armed shape of one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakes nestled among the mountains.
The Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies and rolling hills of Southwestern Germany stretching toward the horizon.
Middle Rhine Valley
The UNESCO World Heritage section of the Rhine, featuring steep vineyards and historic hilltop castles.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Alps and to see the Rhine River's famous Lorelei curve during the final 20 minutes of flight. If flying during sunset, the left side captures the golden hour over the French-German border region.
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Ligurian Coast
Views of the bustling port of Genoa and the colorful villages of the Italian Riviera across the sea.
Central Swiss Alps
The high alpine glaciers and peaks of the Gotthard Massif visible during the high-altitude cruise.
Lake Constance
The massive expanse of the Bodensee where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.
Stuttgart Region
The urban sprawl and industrial heartland of Baden-Württemberg framed by green valleys.
Siebengebirge
The 'Seven Hills' near Bonn, including the famous Drachenfels, visible during the final approach to CGN.
The right side is ideal for spotting Lake Constance and the Italian coastline earlier in the flight. On the final approach to Cologne Bonn Airport, the right side often provides a better view of the Siebengebirge mountains and the city of Bonn if landing from the south.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 941 km (585 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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