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NCE → SXF
Which side of the plane to sit from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice) to Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (Berlin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the French Riviera upon takeoff and a more direct view of the highest Alpine peaks and Lake Constance during the cruise.
Baie des Anges
Spectacular views of the Nice coastline and the Promenade des Anglais immediately after departure.
Mercantour National Park
Rugged, snow-capped southern Alpine peaks visible within minutes of leaving the coast.
Swiss Alps Panorama
Distances views of the Bernese Oberland and central Swiss massifs as you head north.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
The massive lake where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet, clearly visible on the descent through central Europe.
Nuremberg
Aerial perspective of the historic Bavarian city and its surrounding canal systems.
Berlin City Center
On a western approach, the TV Tower and central Berlin districts appear during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. This side provides the most dramatic angle for the 'turn' over the Mediterranean after takeoff. Keep your camera ready in the first 15 minutes for the transition from sea to high mountains.
Ligurian Coastline
Views stretching toward Menton and the Italian border as the plane climbs.
Monte Rosa Massif
Excellent views of the second highest peak in the Alps and the surrounding glaciers.
Thuringian Forest
Dense green canopies and rolling hills of central Germany during the mid-flight transit.
Potsdam Palaces
The parks and historic architecture of Potsdam, including Sanssouci, are often visible just before landing.
Berlin-Brandenburg Complex
A full view of the sprawling new BER airport infrastructure if landing from the east.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the European continent. It offers a better view of the Italian Alpine foothills. Watch for the dramatic change from the rugged Alps to the flat North German Plain about 40 minutes before landing.
Distance: 1,076 km (669 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Arrival: SXF (52.380001, 13.5225)
Route Type: International
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