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LED → NCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the Swiss Alps and the world-renowned aerial view of the French Riviera coastline and Nice's Promenade des Anglais during the final approach.
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Baltic Sea Vistas
Wide panoramas of the Baltic Sea and distant views of the Scandinavian coastlines.
Swiss Alps
Spectacular snow-capped peaks including the Eiger and Matterhorn depending on the specific air corridor.
Promenade des Anglais
The iconic sweeping view of Nice's main waterfront and blue beach chairs upon landing.
Esterel Massif
The striking red volcanic rock mountains located just west of Cannes during the descent.
The right side is essential for the 'Riviera Approach.' For the best lighting, book a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the colorful buildings of Nice's Old Town. Ensure you have your camera ready 15 minutes before landing for the coastal curve.
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Baltic Shorelines
Scenic views of the Estonian and Latvian coastlines during the initial climb south.
Eastern Alps
Views of the rugged Austrian peaks and the northern edge of the Dolomites in Italy.
Ligurian Sea
Vast turquoise waters as the aircraft turns toward the French coast over the Mediterranean.
Cap Ferrat
Clear views of the exclusive villas and lighthouses on the peninsulas east of Nice.
Choose the left side for morning departures to minimize sun glare while crossing Europe. It offers excellent views of the Italian coastline if the flight path tracks slightly further east over the Po Valley.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 2,371 km (1,473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Route Type: International
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