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RIX → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the striking Curonian Spit and the historic port cities of the Polish and German coastlines, followed by the industrial sprawl of the Ruhr area.
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Curonian Spit
A unique, 98 km long, thin, curved sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
Gdańsk Bay
Aerial views of the Tricity area in Poland, including the historic port architecture of Gdańsk and Gdynia.
Harz Mountains
Distant views of Northern Germany's highest mountain range, covered in dense spruce forests.
The Ruhr Area
The vast industrial landscape and dense urban network of Essen and Dortmund as you begin your final descent.
Berlin Skyline
On clear southerly tracks, the distant TV Tower and the dense urban core of the German capital are visible.
Sit on the left for the best morning light, as the sun will be behind you for much of the flight. The Curonian Spit appears shortly after takeoff from RIX; keep your camera ready within the first 20 minutes. During the descent into DUS, look for the sprawling industrial complexes that define the Rhine-Ruhr region.
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Baltic Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Baltic, often dotted with cargo ships and ferries heading to Scandinavia.
Rügen Island
Germany's largest island, famous for its white chalk cliffs and the iconic Jasmund National Park.
Port of Hamburg
On clear days, the massive container terminals and the Elbe River winding through Germany's second-largest city.
Rostock & Warnemünde
Clear views of the Baltic coastline where the Warnow river meets the sea, featuring busy cruise terminals.
Bremen & Weser River
The winding path of the Weser river and the aeronautical hubs surrounding the city of Bremen.
The right side is ideal for spotting the German coastline and the many islands of the Baltic. If the flight path takes a more northerly route, you might catch a glimpse of the Danish island of Bornholm. This side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun.
Book Hotels in DuesseldorfDistance: 1,280 km (795 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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