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RLG → STR
Which side of the plane to sit from Rostock-Laage Airport (Laage) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Mecklenburg Lake District shortly after takeoff and the scenic ridges of the Thuringian Forest mid-flight, followed by a panoramic approach into the Neckar Valley.
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Müritz National Park
View the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' with Germany's largest inland lake as the centerpiece.
Leipzig Urban Area
The dense cityscape of Leipzig and its surrounding coal-mining lakes repurposed into recreational parks.
Thuringian Forest
A long, continuous ridge of dark green spruce trees stretching across the heart of Germany.
Nuremberg Old Town
The historic imperial castle and the red-roofed buildings of the Altstadt are often visible during the descent.
Swabian Jura
The dramatic escarpment of the Albtrauf marks the final leg of the journey into the south.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare. The highlight is the initial 10 minutes over the Mecklenburg Lakes. During the winter, the snow-covered Thuringian Forest provides a stunning high-contrast view against the dark timber.
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Look for the island castle in Schwerin and the surrounding cluster of lakes just west of the flight path.
Magdeburg & Elbe River
The historic cathedral city and the impressive engineering of the Magdeburg Water Bridge.
Harz Mountains
Spot the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany, which is frequently shrouded in mysterious mist.
Main River Vineyards
The winding loops of the Main River near Würzburg, flanked by steep, sun-drenched vineyards.
Stuttgart 'Kessel'
On final approach, you may see the unique topography of Stuttgart nestled in a valley basin.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the light reflecting off the Harz peaks and the Main River. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the steep vineyard terraces of the Neckar Valley.
Book Hotels in StuttgartDistance: 619 km (385 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: RLG (53.9182014465, 12.2783002853)
Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Route Type: Domestic
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