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KLU → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Klagenfurt Airport (Klagenfurt) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning panoramic view of the Austrian Alps shortly after takeoff, followed by the rolling hills of the Eifel during the descent into Cologne.
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Lake Wörthersee
Visible immediately after takeoff from KLU, providing a brilliant turquoise vista of the Carinthian coastline.
Hohe Tauern National Park
The highest peaks of Austria, including the Grossglockner, appear as a jagged skyline of glaciers and rock to the northwest.
Kaiser Mountains
Dramatic limestone massifs located near the border between Tyrol and Bavaria.
Spessart Forest
A dense, ancient deciduous forest area in central Germany, providing a vast green carpet in the summer months.
Eifel Volcanic Region
Distinctive volcanic landscape with maar lakes and cinder cones visible during the descent into the Rhine-Ruhr area.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. The early climb offers the best Alpine photography opportunities, especially if you catch the sun reflecting off the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes into the flight.
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Klagenfurt City
A clear view of the city center and the Lindwurm statue's surroundings shortly after departure.
Chiemsee
Known as the 'Bavarian Sea,' look for the Herreninsel island and its famous palace built by King Ludwig II.
Munich Metropolis
A distant but clear view of the Bavarian capital, often including the white dome of the Allianz Arena.
Frankfurt Skyline
The high-rise buildings of Germany's financial hub are visible to the east as you cross the Main river.
Siebengebirge
The 'Seven Hills' near Bonn, featuring the Drachenfels castle, appear just before the final approach into Cologne.
The right side is ideal for city spotters. You will pass several major German urban centers. On the final approach from the south, the right side usually provides a better view of the Rhine River winding through Bonn towards the Cologne Cathedral.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 706 km (439 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: KLU (46.642502, 14.3377)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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