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DUS → RIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Riga International Airport (Riga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Baltic Sea coastline, the dramatic Curonian Spit, and a more scenic approach into Riga over the water.
Ruhr Industrial Heartland
Aerial views of the dense urban and industrial landscape of the Rhine-Ruhr region shortly after takeoff.
Baltic Coastline
Clear views of the German and Polish coastlines, including the islands of Rügen and Usedom.
Curonian Spit
A stunning UNESCO-listed 98km long thin sand-dune spit separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
Port of Klaipėda
The major Lithuanian ice-free port and the entry point to the lagoon are visible during the descent phase.
Gulf of Riga
A sweeping view of the gulf as the aircraft turns for its final approach into RIX airport.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Curonian Spit. On evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the Baltic Sea. Avoid wing seats (rows 12-20 on many A320/737s) for an unobstructed view of the coastline.
Teutoburg Forest
Low mountain range in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia covered in dense greenery.
Berlin Metropolitan Area
On clear days, the sprawling German capital and its surrounding lakes can be spotted to the south.
Masurian Lake District
A vast area in northeastern Poland containing over 2,000 lakes and thick forests.
Zemgale Plains
The fertile agricultural heartland of southern Latvia, characterized by rhythmic patterns of fields.
Rundāle Palace
If the flight path trends south, the 'Versailles of the Baltics' may be visible near the Lithuanian border.
The right side is better for viewing the vast inland lake districts of Poland. During morning flights, the sun will be on this side, which may cause glare. It offers a great perspective of the Latvian countryside's transition from forest to farmland.
Distance: 1,280 km (795 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Route Type: International
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