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OLB → RIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia) to Riga International Airport (Riga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged coastline of Corsica, the most dramatic peaks of the Central Alps, and a better angle of the Riga city center during the standard landing approach.
Costa Smeralda
Immediate views of Sardinia's turquoise 'Emerald Coast' and the Maddalena Archipelago shortly after takeoff.
Corsica's East Coast
Aerial perspective of the French island's steep granite mountains and coastal lagoons.
Central Austrian Alps
Spectacular views of high-altitude glacial peaks and deep valleys as you cross the Alpine backbone.
Prague Skyline
The 'City of a Hundred Spires' is often visible on the left depending on the specific airway corridor.
Warsaw
The sprawling Polish capital and the Vistula River cutting through the Mazovian Lowlands.
Riga Old Town
On the standard approach to RIX, the left side typically faces the historic center and the Daugava River.
For morning flights, the left side is shaded from the sun, providing the best lighting for photography of the Alps. Ensure you have your camera ready within 30-40 minutes of departure to catch the Alpine transition. If landing from the south, the left side provides a stunning view of the Vecrīga (Old Town).
Tyrrhenian Sea
Deep blue expanses and occasional sightings of the Tuscan Archipelago islands.
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake, recognizable by its distinct narrow shape, often visible to the east.
The Dolomites
The jagged, pale limestone peaks of the Italian Dolomites are a major highlight for right-side passengers.
Masurian Lake District
A vast network of over 2,000 lakes in northeastern Poland, visible as a shimmering patchwork.
Jūrmala Coastline
The long, sandy white beaches of Latvia's premier resort town as the plane descends into Riga.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Baltic horizon. It is also the best side for viewing the unique geology of the Dolomites. Keep an eye out for the expansive forest cover of Lithuania and Latvia during the final hour of the flight.
Distance: 2,062 km (1,281 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: OLB (40.898701, 9.51763)
Arrival: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Route Type: International
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