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BOD → BLQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the highest peaks in the Alps, including the iconic Mont Blanc massif and the stunning glacial lakes of the Savoie region.
Chaîne des Puys
View the iconic dormant volcanic peaks of the Auvergne region shortly after departure from Bordeaux.
City of Lyon
The confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers is clearly visible if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the horizon as you cross the French-Italian border.
Lake Annecy
Look for the strikingly clear, turquoise waters of one of Europe's cleanest lakes nestled in the mountains.
Milan Metropolitan Area
On clear days, the urban sprawl of Milan and the San Siro stadium can be spotted to the north.
For the most dramatic mountain views, choose a seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Alpine glaciers and peaks perfectly without creating haze. During winter, the snow-covered Massif Central and Alps are particularly breathtaking from this side.
Cévennes National Park
Rugged, forested valleys and limestone plateaus of the southern Massif Central.
Écrins National Park
Dramatic views of the Barre des Écrins, the southernmost 4,000-meter peak in the Alps.
Turin Skyline
Spot the distinctive Mole Antonelliana spire as you descend into the Italian Po Valley.
Po Valley Patchwork
A vast geometric grid of rice paddies and agricultural fields stretching across Northern Italy.
Northern Apennines
The 'spine of Italy' becomes visible to the south during the final approach into Bologna.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as you will avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. Watch for the sharp contrast between the jagged Alps and the perfectly flat Po Valley. During the descent into BLQ, keep an eye out for the red-tiled roofs of Modena and the Ferrari factory complex in Maranello if the approach is from the west.
Distance: 949 km (590 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Route Type: International
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