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EIN → SOF
Which side of the plane to sit from Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven) to Sofia Airport (Sofia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the Austrian and Slovenian Alps, providing dramatic views of snow-capped peaks and deep glacial valleys that far outweigh the urban views of the left side.
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Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet, sparkling in the sunlight.
Austrian Alps
A long, breathtaking segment flying alongside the High Tauern range and jagged limestone peaks.
Grossglockner
On clear days, the highest peak in Austria is identifiable by its distinct pyramid shape.
Julian Alps
The rugged, green-hued mountains of Slovenia and the Triglav National Park area.
Balkan Mountains
Dramatic limestone cliffs and the Iskar Gorge as the plane descends into the Sofia valley.
The right side is the 'Alps side'. To see the mountains clearly, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the peaks from the east. Avoid seats over the wing (usually rows 12-22) to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountain ranges which appear roughly 50-70 minutes after departure.
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Eindhoven Cityscape
Clear views of the 'City of Light' and the distinctive Evoluon building immediately after takeoff.
Ruhr Industrial Area
The sprawling industrial heartland of Germany, visible shortly after crossing the border.
Nuremberg
The historic Bavarian city and its surrounding forests are often visible mid-flight.
Budapest and the Danube
If the flight path trends north, the stunning Parliament building and the bridges of Budapest are visible.
Pannonian Basin
The vast, flat agricultural plains of Hungary stretch toward the horizon.
Sit on the left if you enjoy urban geography. About 90 minutes into the flight, keep a close watch for the 'Danube Bend' near Esztergom, where the river makes a sharp turn. For late afternoon flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun.
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Get eSIMs for BulgariaDistance: 1,670 km (1,038 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: EIN (51.4500999451, 5.374529838559999)
Arrival: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Route Type: International
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