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NUE → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Nuremberg Airport (Nuernberg) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Alps as you approach Switzerland, alongside a better perspective of Lake Constance's broader expanse.
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Nuremberg Old Town
Aerial view of the Imperial Castle and the historic city center shortly after takeoff.
Altmühltal Nature Park
Scenic valley views with winding rivers and limestone cliffs in central Bavaria.
Danube River
Crossing the historic Danube river near the city of Ingolstadt or Donauwörth.
Eastern Lake Constance
Wide-angle views of the lake with the Austrian and Swiss Alps rising in the background.
Appenzell Alps
As the plane descends, the Säntis peak dominates the horizon on the left side.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is prime for capturing the jagged peaks of the Swiss Alps during the final 15 minutes of the flight. The approach into ZRH often provides a sweeping view of the Alpine chain that is most dramatic from these windows.
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Ulm Minster
In the distance, you may spot the world's tallest church spire rising from the city of Ulm.
Hegau Volcanoes
Unique extinct volcanic plugs like Hohentwiel rising sharply from the landscape near the border.
Mainau Island
The famous 'Flower Island' is often visible in the western finger of Lake Constance.
Rhine Falls
Europe's most powerful waterfall is frequently visible on the right during the approach to Runway 14.
Zurich Suburbs
Views of the rolling hills of the Zurich Unterland and the winding Rhine river.
The right side is essential if you want to see the Rhine Falls, which appear just minutes before landing when approaching from the north. For evening flights, this side offers beautiful sunset views over the Black Forest and the Jura mountains, though mountain visibility may be slightly less 'grand' than the left.
Book Hotels in ZurichDistance: 293 km (182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: NUE (49.498699, 11.078056)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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