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DUS → MXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Malpensa International Airport (Milano)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning Alpine views, the Right Side is superior for the spectacular descent over Lake Maggiore and the western Swiss-Italian Alps.
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Moselle Valley
The winding river bends and steep vineyards of one of Germany's most famous wine regions.
Jura Mountains
The rugged limestone ridges forming the natural border between France and Switzerland.
Mont Blanc
On clear days, the highest peak in the Alps is visible on the horizon to the southwest.
Lake Maggiore
A breathtaking low-altitude view of the Borromean Islands and the lakeside towns of Stresa and Baveno during descent.
The star of this route is the approach into MXP, which often tracks directly along the western shore of Lake Maggiore. Morning flights provide the best lighting for this side. In winter, the snow-capped Jura mountains provide a stark, beautiful contrast to the valley floors below.
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Cologne Cathedral
Visible shortly after takeoff from DUS, look for the twin spires and the Hohenzollern Bridge spanning the Rhine.
Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies of the Schwarzwald region in southwestern Germany.
Central Swiss Alps
Panoramic views of the high peaks around the Gotthard Massif and the Bernese Oberland in the distance.
Lake Como
The distinctive Y-shaped lake is often visible to the east during the final approach phase.
Sit here if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep your camera ready about 30 minutes after departure for the start of the Alpine crossing. Look for the glint of Lake Constance (Bodensee) far to the southeast.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 646 km (401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Route Type: International
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