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MAD → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic terrain, including a direct traverse of the high Pyrenees peaks and the unique volcanic landscapes of central France.
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Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and glacial valleys crossing the border into France.
Massif Central
The Chaîne des Puys, a series of dormant volcanic cones in the Auvergne region.
Ardennes Forest
Deep green, rolling hills and winding river valleys across Luxembourg and eastern Belgium.
Moselle Valley
Steep vineyard terraces and ancient castles lining the meandering river near the German border.
The Eifel Maars
Circular volcanic crater lakes visible as the aircraft begins its final descent into Düsseldorf.
Rhine River Bend
The iconic waterway and the industrial heart of the Ruhr area just before landing.
The Pyrenees crossing occurs roughly 35-45 minutes after takeoff; have your camera ready. For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so window shades may be needed initially. During the approach to DUS, the right side often gets a superior view of the Rhine river and the Düsseldorf city skyline depending on the landing runway (usually 05R or 23L).
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Sierra de Guadarrama
Rugged granite peaks north of Madrid visible shortly after takeoff from Barajas.
Bay of Biscay
Distances views of the Atlantic coastline as the plane crosses the Basque region into France.
Bordeaux Vineyards
The sprawling, geometric patterns of the famous Aquitaine wine estates.
Paris Peripheral
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and the Parisian urban sprawl may be visible.
Brussels Metropolis
The dense urban center of the European capital as you transition toward the German border.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is better for spotting the distant Atlantic horizon and major Benelux cities during the descent phase. Keep an eye out for the distinctive loops of the Seine river in northern France.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,441 km (895 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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