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FUE → ZQW
Which side of the plane to sit from Fuerteventura Airport (Fuerteventura) to Zweibrücken Airport (Zweibruecken)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the European coastline and a diverse array of French landmarks including the Garonne and Loire rivers before crossing into the German borderlands.
Isla de Lobos
A pristine nature reserve island visible just off the northern tip of Fuerteventura during departure.
Lisbon Estuary
The mouth of the Tagus River and the sprawl of the Portuguese capital as you track north along the coast.
Cantabrian Mountains
The prominent mountain range of Northern Spain stretching along the Bay of Biscay coastline.
Bordeaux Region
The winding Garonne river and the world-famous vineyard patterns of southwestern France.
Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France' featuring meandering river bends and historic chateaus visible from high altitude.
Vosges Mountains
The forested ridges of northeastern France just before crossing into Germany near the destination.
The right side offers the most consistent geographic interest. For the best photography, morning flights provide front-lighting on the French coast and river valleys. Look for the massive Gironde Estuary as a key waypoint identifying the entry into French airspace.
Lanzarote Volcanoes
Aerial views of the Timanfaya National Park volcanic landscape shortly after takeoff from Fuerteventura.
Bay of Biscay
Vast oceanic vistas as the plane crosses the gulf between the Iberian Peninsula and western France.
Brittany Coast
The rugged, jagged shoreline of the French Atlantic coast visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Palatinate Forest
Deep green forest canopies and rolling hills typical of the Rhineland-Palatinate region during the descent.
Choose the left side for dramatic volcanic views immediately after takeoff and for catching the sunset over the Atlantic if flying in the late afternoon. Keep an eye out for the clear turquoise waters between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
Distance: 2,932 km (1,822 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 55 min
Departure: FUE (28.452699661254886, -13.863800048828123)
Arrival: ZQW (49.2094, 7.40056)
Route Type: International
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