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SKP โ†’ DTM

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the dramatic ล ar Mountains shortly after takeoff, followed by a stunning traverse of the Dinaric Alps and a spectacular perspective of the high Austrian and Bavarian Alpine peaks before descending into the Ruhr region.

Left Side Highlights
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ล ar Mountains

Towering peaks on the border of North Macedonia and Kosovo visible immediately after departure from Skopje.

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Dinaric Alps

The rugged, karst limestone landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina provides a textured, white-rock vista.

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Adriatic Coastline

On clear days, the turquoise waters and islands of the Croatian coast are visible in the far distance to the southwest.

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Hohe Tauern

Panoramic views of the Austrian Alps, including glaciers and some of the highest peaks in the eastern range.

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Frankfurt Skyline

As the plane heads north toward Dortmund, the skyscraper cluster of Germany's financial hub is often visible to the west.

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Sauerland Hills

The lush, rolling green hills of the 'Land of a Thousand Mountains' during the final approach into Dortmund.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare and for evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Alps. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic Balkan mountain transitions.

Right Side Highlights
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Pristina & Kosovo

A clear view of the plains of Kosovo and its capital city shortly after crossing the border.

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Danube River

Aerial crossing of Europe's second-longest river as it winds through the Pannonian Basin.

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Pannonian Basin

The vast, fertile agricultural flatlands stretching toward Hungary and northern Serbia.

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Bohemian Forest

The dense, dark green canopy marking the natural border between the Czech Republic and Germany.

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Hessian Highlands

Picturesque central German landscapes featuring medieval towns and dense deciduous forests.

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Ruhr Valley

The sprawling industrial and urban heartland of North Rhine-Westphalia during the descent into DTM.

The right side is excellent for observing the density of German urbanization and river systems. It is the better side for photography during the afternoon to take advantage of the sun's position behind the aircraft.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,501 km (933 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs

Departure: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)

Arrival: DTM (51.518299102799986, 7.61223983765)

Route Type: International

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