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SKP → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (Skopje) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Šar Mountains shortly after takeoff, followed by a panoramic sweep of the Dinaric Alps and distant views of the Austrian Alpine peaks. As you approach Cologne, this side provides the best vantage point for the Rhine River and the Frankfurt skyline.
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Šar Mountains
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks rising along the border of North Macedonia and Kosovo shortly after departure.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged limestone karst formations and deep canyons stretching across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Zagreb Cityscape
The red roofs and urban sprawl of the Croatian capital are often visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Austrian Alps
Distances views of the High Tauern range, including some of the highest glacier-capped peaks in the Eastern Alps.
Frankfurt Skyline
Germany's only significant cluster of skyscrapers is often visible to the west during the descent phase.
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring historic castles and steep vineyard-covered hills as you near the destination.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views. In the morning, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Balkan ranges. During the final approach into CGN from the south, you will get a prime view of the Rhine River winding toward the city.
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Danube River
The massive waterway snaking through the Serbian and Hungarian plains, visible in the distance.
Pannonian Basin
The vast, geometric agricultural patterns and flat plains of the Vojvodina region and southern Hungary.
Allianz Arena
Munich's iconic 'inflatable' stadium is often visible if the flight path tracks over Southern Germany.
Spessart Forest
One of Germany's largest contiguous areas of mixed leaf forest, creating a dense green carpet below.
Sauerland Hills
The 'Land of a Thousand Mountains' in North Rhine-Westphalia, featuring rolling hills and numerous reservoirs.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Danube and the vast Central European plains. If flying in the evening, you will avoid the direct glare of the setting sun, making it easier to spot landmarks like the Allianz Arena or the Bavarian Forest without window reflections.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 1,483 km (921 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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