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DRS → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Dresden Airport (Dresden) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a scenic overview of the rolling mountain ranges of Central Germany and an excellent perspective of Dresden's historic city center immediately after takeoff.
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Dresden City Center
View of the Frauenkirche and the Elbe river shortly after departure.
Erzgebirge
The southern horizon is dominated by the Ore Mountains along the German-Czech border.
Thuringian Forest
A dense, continuous green ridge featuring the famous Rennsteig hiking trail.
Rothaar Mountains
The high peaks of the Sauerland region visible as you cross into North Rhine-Westphalia.
Wuppertal
The unique linear urban sprawl of the Wupper valley as you descend toward Düsseldorf.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. This side is particularly beautiful in autumn when the Thuringian Forest changes color. Keep your camera ready in the first 5 minutes for the best shots of the 'Florence on the Elbe'.
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The sprawling urban area of Leipzig is often visible to the North shortly after reaching cruise altitude.
Harz Mountains
On clear days, the Brocken peak can be spotted rising above the northern plains.
Ruhr Area Stadiums
Spot massive football arenas in Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, and Bochum during the approach.
Industrial Heartland
A dense network of industry and urban centers defining the Ruhrgebiet metropolis.
The Rhine River
The silver ribbon of the Rhine appearing just moments before the final landing flare.
The right side is ideal for urban geography enthusiasts. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, you can identify the interconnected cities of the Ruhr area. Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Lower Rhine Plain.
Book Hotels in DuesseldorfDistance: 488 km (303 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: DRS (51.1328010559082, 13.767200469970703)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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