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RAK → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Menara Airport (Marrakech) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner for this route, offering a spectacular sequence of views including the crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada, the rugged Spanish coastline, and a breathtaking perspective of the high Alps during the descent into Switzerland.
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Strait of Gibraltar
A historic view of the narrow gap where Africa and Europe nearly meet, with the Rock of Gibraltar visible.
Sierra Nevada
Views of the Mulhacén peak, the highest point in continental Spain, often covered in snow.
Costa Brava
The dramatic, rugged coastline of Catalonia as the flight crosses from Spain into the Gulf of Lion.
French & Swiss Alps
Distant but majestic views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Valais Alps to the east.
Lake Zurich
A beautiful aerial perspective of the long, finger-shaped lake during the final approach to ZRH airport.
Book a window on the right for morning flights to see the Mediterranean coastline bathed in golden light. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your eyes peeled for the high Alpine peaks on the horizon, which are most prominent from this side of the aircraft.
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Moroccan Atlantic Coast
Early views of the capital city Rabat and the coastal plains of northern Morocco.
Central Pyrenees
A cross-section view of the high peaks forming the natural border between Spain and France.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic plateaus and deep gorges of central France visible during mid-flight.
Jura Mountains
The distinctive limestone ridges and folded landscape of the Jura range just before entering Swiss airspace.
The left side is preferable on afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides a more terrestrial view of the European continent's interior, including the rural heart of France and the western side of the Jura range.
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Get eSIMs for SwitzerlandDistance: 2,255 km (1,401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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