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DUS → FDH
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Friedrichshafen Airport (Friedrichshafen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior viewing experience, featuring the iconic Cologne Cathedral shortly after takeoff, the dense greenery of the Black Forest mid-flight, and a spectacular descent over Lake Constance with the Alps in the background.
Cologne Cathedral
The massive twin spires of the Kölner Dom are visible as the flight follows the Rhine south from Düsseldorf.
The Black Forest
Expansive views of the dark, dense evergreen forests and deep valleys of the Schwarzwald.
Lake Constance
The sparkling 'Bodensee' creates a stunning turquoise contrast against the shoreline during the final descent.
Alpine Panorama
The Swiss and Austrian Alps provide a jagged, snow-capped horizon throughout the southern half of the route.
Mainau Island
The famous 'Flower Island' can be seen nestled in the lake just before the plane aligns with the runway.
Rhine Valley Vineyards
Geometric patterns of terraced vineyards along the river slopes near Bonn and Koblenz.
The right side is non-negotiable for the best approach views. As the aircraft banks for landing at Friedrichshafen, you will get a wide-angle view of the Alps across the water. Late afternoon flights offer incredible reflections on the lake.
Frankfurt Skyline
The high-rise towers of Germany's financial hub are often visible in the distance to the east.
Hohenzollern Castle
The majestic ancestral seat of the Prussian Royal House sits atop a prominent hill in the Swabian Jura.
Swabian Jura Escarpment
The dramatic white limestone cliffs and plateaus of the Schwäbische Alb range.
Ulm Minster
On clear days, the tallest church steeple in the world can be spotted protruding from the Danubian landscape.
Upper Swabian Countryside
A charming patchwork of rolling hills, hop gardens, and traditional German villages.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Swabian Jura. Keep an eye out for the Hohenzollern Castle approximately 35 minutes into the flight; it is a small but distinct silhouette on a mountain peak.
Distance: 448 km (278 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: FDH (47.671298980699994, 9.511489868160002)
Route Type: Domestic
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