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FUE → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Fuerteventura Airport (Fuerteventura) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior views of the volcanic Canary Islands immediately after takeoff, followed by the diverse terrain of central Europe and a prime view of the Rhine and Cologne city during the approach.
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Lanzarote Volcanos
Incredible views of the Timanfaya National Park and the neighboring island of Lanzarote just after takeoff.
Pyrenees Vista
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees are visible to the east while crossing the Bay of Biscay.
Loire Valley
Aerial perspective of the winding Loire River and its famous historical châteaux in central France.
Rhine River Bend
The sweeping curves of the Rhine river as the aircraft aligns for landing at Cologne Bonn.
Cologne Cathedral
The iconic twin spires of the Kölner Dom are often visible on the horizon during the final descent.
The first 15 minutes are spectacular; be ready with your camera immediately after departing Fuerteventura to capture the volcanic craters. On the descent into CGN, if the aircraft lands from the north, the right side offers an unbeatable view of the Cologne city center and the Hohenzollern Bridge.
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Atlantic Vastness
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean during the initial cruise phase.
Portuguese Shoreline
Distant views of the rugged cliffs and beaches of the western Iberian Peninsula.
Brittany Coastline
The jagged and beautiful western tip of France as the flight crosses into mainland Europe.
High Fens-Eifel
The lush green hills and cross-border nature parks of Belgium and Germany.
Sit on the left for softer, indirect light during midday flights and dramatic sunsets over the Atlantic if flying in the late afternoon. Keep an eye out for the island of Madeira, which can occasionally be spotted as a distant speck early in the flight.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 3,050 km (1,895 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: FUE (28.452699661254886, -13.863800048828123)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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