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FKB → GRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden) to Girona Airport (Gerona)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the distant Swiss Alps, the stunning Mediterranean coastline of the Gulf of Lion, and a closer perspective of the eastern Pyrenees during the descent.
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The Black Forest
Dense evergreen forests and rolling hills of the Schwarzwald immediately after takeoff from FKB.
Swiss Alps Panorama
Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Swiss peaks visible to the southeast on clear days.
Rhône River
The winding path of the Rhône as it flows through southeastern France toward the sea.
Languedoc Coastline
A sweeping view of the French Mediterranean coast, including the beaches of Montpellier and Narbonne.
Massif du Canigou
The iconic 'sacred mountain' of the eastern Pyrenees, often visible just before crossing into Spain.
Girona Cityscape
The historic colorful houses along the Onyar River during the final approach into GRO.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best contrast on the Alps. Keep an eye out for the Étang de Thau, a massive coastal lagoon known for oyster farming, as you approach the border.
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The rounded 'ballons' of the Vosges range across the Rhine valley shortly after departure.
Burgundy Vineyards
The neatly organized patchwork of world-famous vineyards in eastern France.
Chaîne des Puys
Extinct volcanic craters of the Massif Central visible in the distance to the west.
Cévennes National Park
Rugged limestone plateaus and deep gorges of south-central France.
Carcassonne
If the flight path trends west, you may spot the double-walled medieval citadel from high above.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the Pyrenees from the west. It also provides a better view of the rugged interior terrain of the Occitanie region.
Book Hotels in GeronaDistance: 870 km (541 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: FKB (48.7793998718, 8.08049964905)
Arrival: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)
Route Type: International
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