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BLL → RIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Billund Airport (Billund) to Riga International Airport (Riga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers iconic views of the Danish archipelago, the isolated beauty of Bornholm, and the famous white-sand coastline of Jūrmala during the approach.
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Great Belt Bridge
The impressive suspension bridge connecting the islands of Fyn and Zealand visible during the climb.
Bornholm Island
The 'Pearl of the Baltic' appears as a distinct green and rocky diamond in the blue sea.
Jūrmala Beach
The 33km long strip of white quartz sand and pine forests just west of Riga.
Riga TV Tower
The tallest structure in the Baltic states, standing prominently on Zaķusala island.
Old Riga Spires
The historic church steeples of the capital city visible during the final banking maneuvers.
The right side is essential for the approach into RIX; if landing from the south, you get a perfect view of the Jūrmala shoreline and the Daugava river. In summer, the low sun from the south makes the Baltic Sea shimmer intensely on this side.
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Views of Denmark's second-largest city and the transition into the Kattegat sea shortly after takeoff.
Swedish Coastline
The southern tip of Sweden (Skåne) is often visible to the north across the Baltic waters.
Gotland Island
On clear days, the distant silhouette of Sweden's largest island can be seen to the far north.
Ventspils Port
The major Latvian industrial and transit port visible as the plane makes landfall.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights and to see the rugged northern coast of Kurzeme. Keep an eye out for wind farms in the Baltic Sea which are more prevalent on this flight path.
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Get eSIMs for LatviaDistance: 921 km (572 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: BLL (55.7402992249, 9.15178012848)
Arrival: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Route Type: International
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