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STR → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for its proximity to the iconic Rhine River and the historic landmarks of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley and Cologne.
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Stuttgart Cityscape
Aerial view of the Stuttgart city center, the TV Tower, and the Neckar river valley immediately after takeoff.
Heidelberg Castle
The famous red sandstone ruins and the Old Bridge of Heidelberg are visible as the flight heads north.
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the Loreley rock and dozens of medieval hilltop castles overlooking the river.
Cologne Cathedral
The massive twin spires of the Kölner Dom stand out clearly against the urban sprawl of Cologne during the descent.
Rhine River Bends
Watch cargo barges navigate the tight, scenic horseshoe bends of the river between Bingen and Koblenz.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Rhine's most scenic stretches. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the castles and river perfectly. This is a very short flight (45 minutes), so stay alert as the landmarks pass quickly.
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Odenwald Forest
A vast, rolling forest landscape that provides a lush green carpet between Stuttgart and the Main river.
Frankfurt Skyline
The impressive skyscrapers of Germany's financial hub, often referred to as 'Mainhattan', are visible in the distance.
Siebengebirge
The 'Seven Mountains' near Bonn, including the famous Drachenfels, marking the transition to the lower Rhine.
Ruhr Area Industry
As the plane approaches Düsseldorf, the dense industrial landscape and cooling towers of the Ruhr region appear.
The right side offers great views of the Frankfurt skyline on clear days. During the final approach into Düsseldorf, you'll get a better sense of the industrial scale of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for this side.
Book Hotels in DuesseldorfDistance: 338 km (210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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