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Our Recommendation
8.8

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Elba Archipelago

Incredible views of Elba's rugged coastline and the smaller islands like Capraia shortly after takeoff.

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Apuan Alps

The 'Marble Mountains' of Carrara, looking stark white against the green landscape of Northern Tuscany.

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Central Swiss Alps

Direct views over the glaciated peaks of the Glarus Alps and the high-altitude terrain of the Rhine headwaters.

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Säntis Mountain

The prominent 2,502-meter peak of the Alpstein massif, a major landmark just before reaching Lake Constance.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Ligurian Coastline

Aerial views of the Italian Riviera, including the bustling port of Genoa and the colorful villages of the coast.

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Western Alps

Distant but sharp views of the Monte Rosa massif and the iconic pyramid of the Matterhorn if visibility is clear.

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Zürich and Lake Zürich

As you enter Swiss airspace, you may spot the urban sprawl of Switzerland's largest city and its elongated lake.

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Lake Lucerne

The complex, multi-branched shape of Lake Lucerne surrounded by steep Swiss peaks like Mount Pilatus.

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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.

Top Activities in Friedrichshafen
Route Information

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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