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FDH → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Friedrichshafen Airport (Friedrichshafen) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the Rhine river's progression, including a spectacular view of the Cologne Cathedral and the western portion of Lake Constance during takeoff.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
Aerial view of the western lake, including the island of Mainau and the city of Constance shortly after departure.
Black Forest Edges
The dark, dense canopy of the Black Forest is visible to the west as the flight heads north through Baden-Württemberg.
Middle Rhine Valley
Glances of the UNESCO-listed valley known for its high concentration of medieval castles and steep vineyards.
Cologne Cathedral
On the descent, the iconic twin spires of the Kölner Dom and the Hohenzollern Bridge are often clearly visible.
Rhine River Bends
Captivating views of heavy river traffic and the serpent-like curves of the Rhine approaching Düsseldorf.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On morning flights, the sun will be behind the aircraft or to the right, providing perfect lighting for photos of the Rhine and Cologne's skyline.
Alpine Panorama
Stunning distant views of the Austrian and Swiss Alps rising behind the eastern end of Lake Constance.
Swabian Jura
The rugged limestone plateau and dramatic escarpments of the Schwäbische Alb pass directly below.
Frankfurt Skyline
In clear weather, the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers and the massive Frankfurt Airport hub can be seen to the east.
Sauerland Hills
The 'Land of a Thousand Mountains' offers a mosaic of deep green forests and blue reservoirs during the mid-flight.
Ruhr Metropolis
A vast urban and industrial landscape featuring the heavy industry infrastructure that defines the region north of DUS.
The right side is best for early morning departures to catch the 'Alpenglühen' (alpine glow) if looking south. Keep an eye out for the Stuttgart TV tower and airport about 15 minutes into the flight.
Distance: 448 km (278 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: FDH (47.671298980699994, 9.511489868160002)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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