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DUS → LEJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (Leipzig)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for this short hop as it provides the most direct views of the Harz Mountains, including the Brocken peak, and the industrial landscape of the northern Ruhr area.
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Ruhr Metropolis
Shortly after takeoff, view the dense urban sprawl of Dortmund and the eastern edge of the Ruhr industrial heartland.
Münsterland
Transitions into the park-like landscapes and agricultural patches of the Westphalian Lowlands.
Harz Mountains
The primary highlight, featuring the Brocken peak, which is the highest point in Northern Germany, often snow-capped in winter.
Quedlinburg & Wernigerode
Catch glimpses of these historic medieval towns nestled at the northern foot of the Harz range.
Leuna Works
As you descend towards LEJ, the massive industrial complexes near Halle (Saale) become visible.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Harz peaks. In winter, the contrast between the snowy Harz and the darker lowlands is striking. If landing from the west, the left side also offers a better view of the city of Halle.
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Sauerland Hills
A view of the 'Land of a Thousand Mountains' with its deep green forests and rolling ridges.
Edersee Reservoir
One of Germany's largest reservoirs, often visible as a sprawling blue shape amidst the Hessian forests.
Kassel
The city known for the Documenta arts festival and the nearby Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe.
Kyffhäuser Monument
Look for the massive stone monument dedicated to Emperor Barbarossa on the Kyffhäuser mountain ridge.
Leipzig Cityscape
During the final approach, the Völkerschlachtdenkmal and the high-rise buildings of central Leipzig appear to the southeast.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct northern sun glare. It provides a better perspective of the Thuringian Basin and the cultural landmarks near Weimar and Erfurt if the flight path tracks slightly south.
Book Hotels in LeipzigDistance: 380 km (236 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: LEJ (51.423889, 12.236389)
Route Type: Domestic
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