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STR → LEJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (Leipzig)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the major Thuringian cities including Erfurt and Weimar, along with the scenic Neckar and Main river loops shortly after departure.
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Stuttgart City Center
Clear views of the Schlossplatz and the landmark TV Tower immediately after taking off toward the east.
Neckar Valley Vineyards
Geometric patterns of terraced vineyards lining the Neckar river near Heilbronn.
Würzburg Residence
Spot the UNESCO World Heritage site and the Marienberg Fortress overlooking the Main River.
Rhön Biosphere Reserve
The 'Land of Open Distances' featuring the Wasserkuppe, the highest peak in the Rhön Mountains.
Erfurt and Weimar
Excellent overhead views of the medieval Erfurt Cathedral and the historic cultural landscape of Weimar.
Sit on the left for the best morning light if traveling early, which illuminates the cities of Thuringia. During the descent into Leipzig, look for the Harz mountains on the far horizon if the visibility is high. For the best Stuttgart city view, check the wind direction; if taking off towards the West (Runway 25), you will see the city after a sharp right turn.
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Franconian Heights
Rolling hills and dense woodlands characteristic of northern Bavaria's nature parks.
Bamberg Old Town
A distant view of the historic island city and its four-towered cathedral.
Thuringian Forest
A vast continuous green belt known as the 'Green Heart of Germany' stretching beneath the wing.
Saale River Valley
Deeply carved river bends near Jena, flanked by limestone cliffs and steep hills.
Leipzig Lakeland
The striking blue Cospudener and Zwenkauer lakes, created from former open-cast lignite mines.
The right side is ideal for nature lovers, offering a broad view of the Thuringian Forest's ridges. As you approach Leipzig/Halle, focus on the massive artificial lakes created by flooding old mines; they are particularly vibrant in the afternoon sun. If the flight lands from the east, you will get a panoramic view of the Leipzig city skyline including the Völkerschlachtdenkmal monument.
Book Hotels in LeipzigDistance: 372 km (231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Arrival: LEJ (51.423889, 12.236389)
Route Type: Domestic
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