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RSW → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic journey across the North Atlantic, including potential views of the Canadian Maritimes, Greenland's ice caps, and the Northern Lights during winter months.
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Everglades & Florida Coast
Aerial views of the lush Florida wetlands and the intricate barrier islands along the Atlantic coast during initial ascent.
US Eastern Seaboard
Distant panoramic views of the glowing metropolitan lights of Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.
Newfoundland Coast
The rugged, rocky cliffs and deep fjords of eastern Canada, often visible before the deep ocean crossing.
Greenland Icecap
On more northerly Great Circle tracks, witness the massive, blinding white expanse of glaciers and icebergs.
Scottish Highlands
The dramatic, mist-covered green peaks and lochs of Northern Britain as you enter European airspace.
Choose a seat well behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the ground and sky. On winter overnight flights, keep your window shade open to spot the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic. Most flights from RSW depart in the afternoon or evening, meaning landmasses in the US will be visible during sunset, while European landmasses will appear in the morning light.
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Atlantic Sunrise
A front-row seat to a spectacular high-altitude sunrise as the plane travels east toward the morning sun.
North Sea Shipping
View the world's busiest shipping lanes and massive offshore wind farms before making landfall in Europe.
Dutch Polders
The unique, geometric patterns of reclaimed land, canals, and agricultural fields in the Netherlands.
Rhine River
The winding curves of the Rhine River as it snakes through the heart of the German Rhineland.
Ruhr Valley
The dense industrial and urban landscape of Germany's largest metropolitan region during the final approach.
Be prepared for significant sun glare on the right side during the morning hours of the flight. If the flight approaches DUS from the west, you will get an excellent view of the Rhine River and the city of Düsseldorf itself. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the atmospheric haze when viewing the European coastline.
Book Hotels in DuesseldorfDistance: 7,640 km (4,747 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 59 min
Departure: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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