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GPA → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Araxos Airport (Patras) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an extraordinary sequence of landmarks, starting with the iconic Rio-Antirrio Bridge, followed by the jagged Balkan coastline and the most dramatic peaks of the Eastern Alps.
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Rio-Antirrio Bridge
A spectacular aerial view of the massive cable-stayed bridge connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece.
Pindus Mountains
The rugged, 'spine of Greece' mountain range stretching north towards the Albanian border.
Dalmatian Archipelago
A stunning mosaic of hundreds of Croatian islands and deep blue inlets along the Balkan coast.
High Tauern
Direct views over the highest peaks of the Austrian Alps, often including the Grossglockner massif.
Cologne Skyline
On the standard southern approach to DUS, the twin spires of the Cologne Cathedral are often visible in the distance.
Sit on the right for the best geographical diversity. Ensure you are looking out within the first 5 minutes of takeoff to catch the Rio-Antirrio Bridge. During the middle of the flight, the Croatian coastline provides constant visual interest. In winter, the snow coverage on the Austrian Alps is breathtaking from this vantage point.
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Ionian Islands
Clear views of Zakynthos and the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea immediately after departure.
Salento Peninsula
On clear days, the distant outline of Italy's 'heel' can be spotted across the Adriatic.
Western Alps
A side-on view of the snow-capped Swiss and Italian Alpine massifs during the mid-flight cruise.
Rhine River Bend
The winding silver ribbon of the Rhine River as the aircraft begins its descent into the North Rhine-Westphalia region.
Choose this side for softer lighting during northbound morning flights to avoid glare. It is the better choice for viewing the vastness of the Adriatic Sea and the sunset if flying in the late afternoon. Keep an eye out for the thermal plumes of power plants in the Ruhr area during the final approach.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,857 km (1,154 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: GPA (38.1511, 21.4256)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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