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FNC → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Madeira Airport (Funchal) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective during the descent into Cologne, offering views of the Rhine River and potential glimpses of the iconic Cologne Cathedral depending on the landing pattern.
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Porto Santo Island
Shortly after takeoff, view the golden sands and volcanic peaks of Madeira's sister island.
Brittany Coastline
The rugged cliffs and turquoise waters of northwestern France's jagged peninsula.
Paris Basin
Broad views of the agricultural heartland of France and the outskirts of the capital region.
Eifel National Park
Rolling green hills and ancient volcanic craters as the plane enters German airspace.
Rhine River
The winding shipping artery of Europe as the flight aligns with the runway at Cologne Bonn.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. During the final approach to CGN, if the aircraft is landing from the north (Runway 14L), keep your eyes peeled for the twin spires of the Cologne Cathedral in the distance.
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Desertas Islands
A chain of three narrow, uninhabited volcanic islands southeast of Madeira's main coast.
Picos de Europa
Distant views of the jagged, snow-capped limestone peaks along the northern Spanish coast.
Loire Valley
The majestic river valley known as the Garden of France, dotted with historic chateaux.
Bonn Cityscape
A clear view of the former West German capital and the UN Campus along the Rhine.
Siebengebirge
The 'Seven Mountains' range, featuring the famous Drachenfels hill overlooking the river.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay. It offers a better view of the Siebengebirge hills and the city of Bonn just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 2,806 km (1,744 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: FNC (32.697899, -16.7745)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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