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LCY → DRS
Which side of the plane to sit from London City Airport (London) to Dresden Airport (Dresden)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the industrial heritage of the Ruhr area and the rolling peaks of central Germany, culminating in a legendary view of Dresden's historic city center during the most common landing patterns.
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Kent & East Anglia
Views of the scenic English countryside and coastal towns immediately after takeoff.
Antwerp & Brussels
The high-density urban sprawl and historic centers of Belgium's major cities.
Ruhr Valley
Germany's industrial heartland, featuring a dense network of cities, factories, and stadiums.
Thuringian Forest
Dense, dark green mountain ridges that define the landscape of central Germany.
Dresden Altstadt
The world-famous skyline featuring the Frauenkirche and Semperoper during a Runway 04 approach.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. For the best experience, hope for a landing on Runway 04, which takes you directly south of the city, offering a panoramic view of the Elbe River and the historic 'Florence on the Elbe' skyline. In winter, the Thuringian Forest and the nearby Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) are often beautifully snow-capped.
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Thames Estuary
Aerial views of the winding river leading out of London toward the North Sea.
Dutch Coastline
Intricate patterns of polders, dikes, and the massive port infrastructure of Rotterdam.
Hanover
The capital of Lower Saxony is often visible mid-flight depending on the specific air corridor.
Dresdner Heide
The massive forest north of Dresden provides a lush green carpet during the final descent.
Sit on the left for the best morning light during the eastbound flight. You will get a better view of the North Sea crossing and the flat, geometric beauty of the Dutch and North German landscapes. Look out for the massive wind farms located both offshore and in the fields of Saxony-Anhalt.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 952 km (592 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Arrival: DRS (51.1328010559082, 13.767200469970703)
Route Type: International
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