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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most dramatic views of the high Alps, specifically the Mont Blanc massif and the stunning crescent shape of Lake Geneva.

Right Side Highlights
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Isle of Wight

Early flight views of the Solent and the iconic Needles on the western tip of the island.

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Jura Mountains

The distinctive limestone ridges and folded mountains of eastern France.

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Lake Geneva

Incredible views of the deep blue crescent-shaped lake and the city of Geneva at its tip.

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Mont Blanc

The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the horizon as the flight crosses into Italy.

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Milan & Lombardy

The sprawling metropolis of Milan and its surrounding lakes (Como and Maggiore) in the distance.

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Apennine Foothills

The dramatic rising peaks of the northern Apennines just south of Bologna during final approach.

The right side is unbeatable for the high Alps. For morning flights, this side receives direct light, so wear sunglasses for the glare off the snow. Approximately 60-70 minutes into the flight is the prime time for mountain viewing.

Left Side Highlights
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English Channel Crossing

Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Dieppe.

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Champagne Vineyards

Uniform patterns of the famous French wine region stretching across the rolling hills.

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Swiss Alps Panorama

A wide, sweeping view of the snow-capped central Swiss peaks as you cross the border.

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Lake Garda

On clear days, Italy's largest lake is visible to the east during the descent into the Po Valley.

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Verona and the Plains

The historic city of Verona and the geometric patterns of the fertile Italian agricultural heartland.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, which enhances the colors of the Alpine snow. Watch for the sudden transition from mountain peaks to the flat Po Valley roughly 20 minutes before landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,288 km (800 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min

Departure: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)

Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)

Route Type: International

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