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DUS → ISU
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (Sulaymaniyah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Zagros Mountains during the descent into Sulaymaniyah and provides a clearer perspective of the Anatolian plateau and Eastern European landscapes.
Central German Uplands
View the rolling hills and dense forests of the Hesse and Thuringia regions shortly after takeoff.
Carpathian Mountains
Visible as the flight crosses Eastern Europe, offering jagged peaks and high-altitude vistas.
Black Sea Coastline
Watch the transition from land to water along the northern coast of Turkey near Samsun.
Lake Van
Depending on the specific flight path, the stunning turquoise waters of Turkey's largest lake can be seen to the north.
Northern Zagros Range
The dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Kurdistan region provide a breathtaking backdrop during the final descent.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For daytime flights, the sun will be on the right side for much of the journey, making the left side better for photography without glare. As you approach Sulaymaniyah, look for the Dukan Lake reservoir to the northwest.
The Alps
On a clear day, the snow-covered peaks of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps are visible in the distance to the south.
Vienna and Danube
The winding Danube river and the metropolitan sprawl of Vienna often appear early in the flight.
Taurus Mountains
Extensive views of the rugged Taurus range stretching across Southern Turkey.
Upper Mesopotamia
The vast, arid plains where the Tigris and Euphrates civilizations began become visible as you enter Iraqi airspace.
Rhine Valley
Immediate views of the Rhine River and the industrial heart of the Ruhr area during departure.
If flying in the late afternoon, expect significant sun glare on this side. However, this side is excellent for seeing the golden hour light hit the Mesopotamian plains. During the landing phase at ISU, the right side often provides a view of the city center and the Goyzha Mountain ridge.
Distance: 3,514 km (2,183 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 8 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: ISU (35.5617485046, 45.3167381287)
Route Type: International
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