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CGN → ARN
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer great views, the right side provides a superior vantage point for the Baltic coastline, the iconic islands of Öland and Gotland, and the breathtaking final approach over the Stockholm Archipelago.
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Baltic Coastline
Excellent views of the German Baltic coast near Lübeck and the white chalk cliffs of the island of Rügen in the distance.
Bornholm & Öland
Spot the Danish island of Bornholm followed by the long, narrow silhouette of the Swedish island of Öland.
Kalmar Sound
The narrow strait between mainland Sweden and Öland, featuring the historic city of Kalmar and its famous castle.
Stockholm Archipelago
The absolute highlight during descent: thousands of forested islands and rocky outcrops scattered across the Baltic Sea.
Sit on the right for the best maritime scenery. On clear days, you can see all the way to Gotland. For the best photography of the Stockholm Archipelago, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the scale of the islands against the aircraft's silhouette. Evening flights offer beautiful 'golden hour' lighting across the water.
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Ruhr Metropolis
Shortly after takeoff, view the dense urban landscape and industrial heritage of Germany's largest metropolitan area.
Øresund Region
A distant view of the engineering marvel connecting Copenhagen and Malmö as you cross into Scandinavia.
Lake Vättern
Sweden's second-largest lake appears as a deep blue ribbon stretching north, often clearly visible from high altitude.
Lake Mälaren
During the descent, the intricate shoreline and numerous islands of Sweden's third-largest lake dominate the view.
The left side is excellent for catching the sunset on evening flights. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat German plains to the rugged, lake-dotted landscape of southern Sweden. Morning flights on this side avoid direct sunlight, providing clear visibility of the Swedish interior.
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Get eSIMs for SwedenDistance: 1,189 km (739 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Route Type: International
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