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EBA → FDH
Which side of the plane to sit from Marina Di Campo Airport (Marina Di Campo) to Friedrichshafen Airport (Friedrichshafen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Tuscan archipelago immediately after takeoff and provides an expansive view of Lake Constance during the final approach into Friedrichshafen.
Elba Archipelago
Incredible views of Elba's rugged coastline and the smaller islands like Capraia shortly after takeoff.
Apuan Alps
The 'Marble Mountains' of Carrara, looking stark white against the green landscape of Northern Tuscany.
Central Swiss Alps
Direct views over the glaciated peaks of the Glarus Alps and the high-altitude terrain of the Rhine headwaters.
Säntis Mountain
The prominent 2,502-meter peak of the Alpstein massif, a major landmark just before reaching Lake Constance.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
A full-length view of Central Europe's third-largest lake as you descend directly toward Friedrichshafen.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic departure sequence from Elba. In the morning, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly lit landscapes for photography. During the descent, the right side often looks down the entire length of the Bodensee toward Austria and Switzerland.
Ligurian Coastline
Aerial views of the Italian Riviera, including the bustling port of Genoa and the colorful villages of the coast.
Western Alps
Distant but sharp views of the Monte Rosa massif and the iconic pyramid of the Matterhorn if visibility is clear.
Zürich and Lake Zürich
As you enter Swiss airspace, you may spot the urban sprawl of Switzerland's largest city and its elongated lake.
Lake Lucerne
The complex, multi-branched shape of Lake Lucerne surrounded by steep Swiss peaks like Mount Pilatus.
Linth Valley
The deep glacial valleys of Glarus as the flight path transitions toward the northern foothills.
The left side is ideal for catching the sunset over the Mediterranean if flying in the late afternoon. It also provides better views of the high Western Alpine peaks. Keep an eye out for the transition from the sea to the high mountains, which happens very quickly on this route.
Distance: 549 km (341 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: EBA (42.7603, 10.2394)
Arrival: FDH (47.671298980699994, 9.511489868160002)
Route Type: International
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