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STR → BIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart) to Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the high Bernese Alps, including the iconic Eiger, and provides the best view of the rugged Cap Corse peninsula during the final descent into Bastia.
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The Black Forest
Dense evergreen canopies of the Schwarzwald visible shortly after takeoff from Stuttgart.
Bernese Oberland
Unrivaled views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau massifs piercing the clouds.
Lake Maggiore
A stunning look at the long, deep blue alpine lake stretching into Northern Italy.
Riviera di Ponente
The scenic Italian coastline stretching toward the French border as you leave the mainland.
Cap Corse
The dramatic 'finger' of Northern Corsica with its rugged mountains and secluded coves on arrival.
The right side is the 'mountain side'. Keep your camera ready about 20-25 minutes into the flight for the Alps. Note that afternoon flights will have significant sun glare on this side, so polarized sunglasses are recommended for the best photography.
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Lake Constance
Aerial view of the 'Bodensee' where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet.
Central Swiss Alps
Glacial peaks of the Glarus and Lepontine Alps as you cross into Italy.
Genoa Harbor
The dense urban layout and massive shipping port of the Ligurian capital.
Tuscan Archipelago
On clear days, the islands of Gorgona and Elba are visible in the distance to the southeast.
Bastia Coastline
A view of the Etang de Biguglia lagoon just before touching down at Poretta.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is better for spotting the Italian Riviera coastline near Portofino if the flight path tracks slightly eastward over the Mediterranean.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 683 km (424 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Arrival: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Route Type: International
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