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DUS → LYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Moselle river, the Jura Mountains, and on clear days, a breathtaking distant silhouette of the Swiss and French Alps including Mont Blanc.
Rhine River Bend
Immediately after takeoff, see the industrial and urban heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region as the river snakes south.
Moselle Valley
Exquisite views of the deep, winding river valley famous for its steep-sloped Riesling vineyards near Trier.
Vosges Mountains
The rounded, forested peaks of the 'Ballons des Vosges' in Eastern France come into view mid-flight.
Jura Ridges
Parallel limestone ridges and deep valleys marking the transition into the Rhône-Alpes region.
Alps Horizon
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the French and Swiss Alps provide a dramatic backdrop to the east.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the illuminated landscape without the sun's direct glare. Keep an eye out about 15 minutes before landing for the Jura mountains; if the descent path approaches from the northeast, you might catch a glimpse of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc in the far distance.
Cologne & Bonn
Aerial perspectives of the Cologne Cathedral and the former West German capital shortly after departure.
Eifel & Ardennes
Dense forest canopies and volcanic lakes stretching across the German-Belgian-Luxembourgish borders.
Luxembourg City
The dramatic cliffs and historic fortifications of the 'Gibraltar of the North' are often visible from cruise altitude.
Burgundy Vineyards
The patchwork quilt of world-renowned vineyards near Dijon and the Côte d'Or as you head south.
Lyon Urban Core
Excellent views of the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers and the Fourvière Hill during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon and evening flights to witness the sunset over the French countryside. This side is also better for spotting the urban layout of Lyon if the plane performs a western approach into Saint-Exupéry Airport. Look for the distinctive 'Pencil' tower in the Part-Dieu district.
Distance: 631 km (392 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Route Type: International
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