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RIX β EIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a stunning coastal journey across the Baltic Sea, featuring unique sand spits, major German port cities, and the beautiful Wadden Sea before arriving in the Netherlands.
Gulf of Riga
Immediate coastal views of the Baltic Sea and the white sand beaches of Jurmala after departure.
Curonian Spit
A striking UNESCO-listed sand dune spit separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
GdaΕsk Bay
The historic Polish coastline and the distinct Hel Peninsula jutting into the sea.
RΓΌgen Island
Germany's largest island, famous for its white chalk cliffs and rugged coastline.
Hamburg & The Elbe
The massive port infrastructure and the winding Elbe River as you cross into Northern Germany.
Wadden Sea
The unique intertidal zone and the Frisian Islands visible just before turning inland toward Eindhoven.
The Curonian Spit is the visual highlight and usually appears 20-25 minutes into the flight. For the best photography, book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastline. During winter, look for ice formations along the northern coastlines.
Latvian Hinterland
Deep green vistas of Latvia's dense forests and meandering rivers shortly after takeoff.
Berlin Metropolitan Area
Distant but visible urban sprawl of the German capital when the flight path tracks slightly south.
Ruhr Valley
The massive industrial and urban landscape of Western Germany, characterized by dense infrastructure.
Meuse River
Aerial views of the winding river marking the transition into the southern Netherlands.
Eindhoven Outskirts
The geometric layouts of the High Tech Campus and local residential architecture during final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the industrial heart of Germany. Keep an eye out for the Harz Mountains in the distance if visibility is high.
Distance: 1,349 km (838 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: EIN (51.4500999451, 5.374529838559999)
Route Type: International
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