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NDR → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nador International Airport (El Aroui) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Mediterranean coastline, the Eastern Pyrenees, and the scenic approach over the Black Forest and Rhine-Main region.
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Alboran Sea
The deep blue waters of the westernmost Mediterranean as you depart the African coast.
Spanish Coastline
Clear views of the Costa Blanca and Costa del Azahar near Valencia and Castellón.
Eastern Pyrenees
Sharp, glaciated peaks and the transition from the Mediterranean to alpine climates.
Rhône Delta
The expansive wetlands and agricultural patterns of the Camargue region in France.
Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald as you enter German airspace.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid harsh sunlight and glare. It provides the best perspective of the Mediterranean coastline during the first hour. As you cross into Germany, look for the distant silhouette of the Swiss Alps on the horizon. On the final approach into CGN, the right side often offers a better view of the Cologne Cathedral if the plane lands from the south.
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Rif Mountains
Rugged peaks and green valleys of northern Morocco immediately after takeoff from Nador.
Iberian Meseta
The vast, arid high-altitude plateau of central Spain with its unique ochre hues.
Central Pyrenees
Dramatic views of the highest limestone peaks of the mountain range dividing Spain and France.
Massif Central
Extinct volcanic cones and craters in the heart of southern France.
Rhine River Castles
Historical fortifications and winding river curves during the final descent into Cologne.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening departures to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Spanish and French horizons. Keep a close watch roughly 45 minutes into the flight for the high ridges of the Pyrenees. In clear weather, the Massif Central's unique topography is best viewed from this side during the middle third of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,946 km (1,209 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: NDR (34.988800048799995, -3.0282099247000005)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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