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MUC → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this short hop across Germany, offering a distant but majestic panorama of the Alps upon departure from Munich and a front-row seat to the Rhine river, Cologne's cathedral, and the Düsseldorf skyline during the descent.
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Munich & Allianz Arena
Clear views of the city center and the glowing white shell of the football stadium shortly after takeoff from MUC.
Alpine Panorama
On clear days, the entire chain of the Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps is visible to the south against the horizon.
Ulm Minster
Look for the world's tallest church spire rising above the Danube valley as you cross Southern Germany.
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Views of the winding Rhine river, historic castles, and steep vineyards near Koblenz.
Cologne Cathedral
The massive twin spires of the Kölner Dom are often visible as the flight tracks north along the Rhine.
Düsseldorf City Center
Spectacular views of the Rheinturm (Rhine Tower) and the Media Harbour during the final approach into DUS.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Rhine. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the river valley from the east. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the Cologne and Düsseldorf urban landscapes.
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Danube River
The flight crosses the historic blue Danube near Ingolstadt shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Spessart & Odenwald
Fly over the dense green canopies of Germany's central highland forests.
Frankfurt Skyline
An excellent view of 'Mainhattan', the only significant cluster of skyscrapers in Germany, located mid-route.
Taunus Mountains
The forested ridges and Großer Feldberg peak located just north of the Frankfurt metropolitan area.
Ruhr Industrial Area
On the descent, observe the dense urban sprawl and industrial heritage of the Ruhrgebiet to the northeast.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Frankfurt financial district. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic shadows over the Taunus hills. If the wind is from the east, you'll get a unique view of the airport's northern cargo facilities during landing.
Book Hotels in DuesseldorfDistance: 486 km (302 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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