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FKB → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the European Atlantic coastline, including the massive Dune of Pilat and the rugged Picos de Europa mountains in northern Spain.
Black Forest Edge
Immediate views of the dense evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald just south of the airport.
Dune of Pilat
The tallest sand dune in Europe, a massive white sand structure against the blue Atlantic.
Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the deep blue ocean where the French and Spanish coasts meet.
Picos de Europa
Jagged limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains visible as you track along the Spanish coast.
Costa Verde
The lush, emerald-green coastline of Northern Portugal as the plane nears the destination.
The right side is preferred for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look for the Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat about midway through the flight. On the approach to OPO, this side typically offers a better view of the Atlantic coastline and the beach city of Matosinhos.
Vosges Mountains
Early flight views of the rolling granite peaks and forested slopes of eastern France.
Massif Central
A massive landscape of extinct volcanoes and deep river gorges visible in central France.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Vast geometric patterns of world-famous vineyards as you cross the Garonne River.
Pyrenees Peaks
Distant but majestic views of the high peaks bordering France and Spain to the south.
Douro River Valley
Terraced hillsides and winding river bends of the famous port wine region during final descent.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to enjoy the golden hour light reflecting off the Massif Central. Keep a close eye out during the final 15 minutes of flight for the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley, especially if the plane approaches Porto from the east.
Distance: 1,556 km (967 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: FKB (48.7793998718, 8.08049964905)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: International
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