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LGW → BSL
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama during the final descent, featuring the Jura Mountains and the breathtaking silhouette of the Swiss Alps on the horizon during clear weather.
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Sussex Weald
Lush green landscapes and historic estates of South East England right after takeoff.
Northern France
Broad agricultural plains and remnants of historic battlefields in the Picardy region.
Jura Mountains
Dramatic limestone ridges and steep plateaus as you approach the Swiss-French border.
Swiss Alps
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Oberland are visible to the south.
Basel City
A clear view of the city center and the tri-national border point where France, Germany, and Switzerland meet.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Jura mountains and the distant Alps. For evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the French countryside, providing excellent photography lighting.
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English Channel
Aerial view of the busy shipping lanes between the UK and the French coast.
Champagne Vineyards
The geometric patterns of the famous Grand Est vineyards near Reims.
Vosges Mountains
Dense pine forests and rounded peaks of the 'Ballons' in eastern France.
Rhine River
The winding river marking the natural border between France and Germany.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is ideal for spotting the industrial landscapes of the Alsace region and the sprawling Rhine valley just before touchdown.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 684 km (425 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Route Type: International
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