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Which side of the plane to sit from Graz Airport (Graz) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more iconic panorama of the Northern Limestone Alps during departure and a spectacular view of the Frankfurt skyline and Cologne Cathedral during the descent into the Rhine-Ruhr area.

Left Side Highlights
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Dachstein Massif

Breathtaking views of the glacier-capped peaks of the Austrian Alps shortly after takeoff from Graz.

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Lake Chiemsee

Known as the 'Bavarian Sea', this large lake with its famous islands is visible as the flight enters German airspace.

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Frankfurt Skyline

A clear view of the high-rise financial district and the massive Frankfurt Airport hub mid-flight.

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Cologne Cathedral

On the final approach to Düsseldorf, the iconic twin spires and the winding Rhine river are often visible to the south.

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Rhine River Bend

The plane follows the silver ribbon of the Rhine as it maneuvers into the landing pattern for DUS.

Sit on the left (A seats) for the best views of the high Alpine ridges. For afternoon flights, this side avoids the harshest direct sunlight over Central Germany. Look out approximately 15 minutes before landing to spot the dense urban architecture of Cologne and Leverkusen.

Right Side Highlights
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Salzkammergut Lakes

Deep blue views of the Attersee and Traunsee regions nestled between the Austrian foothills.

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Regensburg & Danube

The historic medieval city and the wide curves of the Danube river visible as you head northwest.

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Sauerland Mountains

Dense green forest canopies and rolling hills as the flight transitions into North Rhine-Westphalia.

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The Ruhr Valley

A massive industrial and urban landscape featuring major stadiums and steel works on the horizon during descent.

The right side (F seats) is ideal for morning flights as the sun illuminates the Alps from the south. Keep a close eye out for the Danube river which acts as a major navigation landmark. In winter, this side offers great views of the snow-covered ski resorts in the Sauerland region.

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Route Information

Distance: 791 km (492 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min

Departure: GRZ (46.9911003112793, 15.439599990844728)

Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)

Route Type: International

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