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DUS → RSW
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenery, including the potential for Greenland's ice caps, the rugged Canadian coastline, and a more picturesque approach over the Gulf of Mexico into Fort Myers.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
On clear days, the southern tip of Greenland displays massive glaciers and jagged mountain peaks through the clouds.
Newfoundland Coastline
The dramatic, rocky shores and deep fjords of eastern Canada as the flight enters North American airspace.
Cape Cod & Islands
The distinct 'hook' shape of Massachusetts and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Gulf Barrier Islands
Stunning views of Sanibel and Captiva Islands' white sand beaches just minutes before landing at RSW.
Gulf of Mexico
The transition from the deep blue Atlantic to the turquoise waters of the Gulf as the plane crosses the Florida peninsula.
For the best chance to see Greenland, choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view. Keep your window shade down during the mid-Atlantic crossing to avoid the harsh southern sun, but open it as you reach the Canadian coast. On the final descent into RSW, the right side usually provides the best view of the Florida coastline.
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Rhine River Valley
Immediate views of the Rhine river and the urban landscape of the Ruhr region shortly after takeoff from Düsseldorf.
US East Coast Corridor
Distant views of major metropolitan areas like New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. if the path stays slightly inland.
Florida Everglades
A vast expanse of wetlands and sawgrass marshes visible during the descent into Southwest Florida.
Mid-Atlantic Sunset
As a westbound flight, the left side provides a front-row seat to a prolonged sunset over the ocean horizon.
The left side avoids direct glare from the sun during the first half of the flight. It is the better side for viewing the Everglades on the final approach if the wind dictates an eastern landing pattern. Watch for the lights of the Eastern Seaboard if the flight arrives after dusk.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 7,640 km (4,747 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 59 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Route Type: International
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