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Our Recommendation
8.7

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Baie des Anges

Spectacular views of the Nice coastline and the Promenade des Anglais immediately after departure.

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Mercantour National Park

Rugged, snow-capped southern Alpine peaks visible within minutes of leaving the coast.

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Swiss Alps Panorama

Distances views of the Bernese Oberland and central Swiss massifs as you head north.

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Lake Constance (Bodensee)

The massive lake where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet, clearly visible on the descent through central Europe.

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Nuremberg

Aerial perspective of the historic Bavarian city and its surrounding canal systems.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
7.9
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Ligurian Coastline

Views stretching toward Menton and the Italian border as the plane climbs.

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Monte Rosa Massif

Excellent views of the second highest peak in the Alps and the surrounding glaciers.

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Thuringian Forest

Dense green canopies and rolling hills of central Germany during the mid-flight transit.

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Potsdam Palaces

The parks and historic architecture of Potsdam, including Sanssouci, are often visible just before landing.

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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.

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Route Information

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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