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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the highest Alpine massifs and glaciers immediately after takeoff, followed by a clear view of the Rhine rift and the Frankfurt skyline.

Left Side Highlights
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Lake Maggiore

Visible immediately after departure from MXP, showing the transition from the Po Valley to the Alpine foothills.

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Pennine Alps

Spectacular views of the Monte Rosa massif and the glaciers of the Valais region shortly after reaching cruise altitude.

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The Black Forest

Dense evergreen forests stretching across southwestern Germany as the flight crosses the border from Switzerland.

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Frankfurt Skyline

The distinctive high-rise buildings of Germany's financial hub are usually visible mid-flight.

Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Swiss glaciers. Keep your camera ready in the first 15 minutes; the climb out of MXP provides some of the most dramatic mountain vistas in Europe. In winter, the snow-covered Jura mountains are a highlight.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Como

The deep blue, Y-shaped lake is often visible to the east during the initial climb out of Northern Italy.

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Lake Constance

A massive body of water bordering Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, serving as a major navigational landmark.

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Swabian Jura

Rolling limestone plateaus and valleys of Southern Germany characterized by small villages and agriculture.

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Harz Mountains

The northernmost range in Germany, featuring the Brocken peak, often visible during the descent into Hannover.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch for the 'Bodensee' (Lake Constance) roughly 20-30 minutes into the flight. During the descent, look for the red-roofed villages of Lower Saxony which are particularly charming in the soft evening light.

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Route Information

Distance: 763 km (474 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min

Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)

Arrival: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)

Route Type: International

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