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Our Recommendation
8.9

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior as it provides a front-row seat to the transition from the flat Eastern European plains to the dramatic, snow-capped Swiss Alps, including a spectacular fly-past of Lake Constance.

Left Side Highlights
8.9
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Belarusian Taiga

Dense woodlands covering the landscape shortly after leaving Russian airspace, offering a sea of deep green.

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Prague Vistas

The sprawling Czech capital with its winding Vltava River is a major landmark visible on the southern flight path.

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Bavarian Alps

As the flight nears the destination, the southern horizon fills with the jagged, majestic peaks of the German Alps.

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Lake Constance

Also known as Bodensee, this massive lake serves as a breathtaking blue gateway at the intersection of three countries.

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Swiss Alpine Chain

Spectacular close-up views of the snow-capped Glarus Alps during the final descent phases into Zurich.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy soft light hitting the Alps without the direct glare of the southern sun. During winter, the contrast between the white peaks and blue lakes is particularly striking. Keep your camera ready as you cross the German-Swiss border for the best panoramic shots of the mountain range.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Moscow Skyline

Immediate views of the Russian capital's modern skyscrapers and historic Seven Sisters towers shortly after takeoff.

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Warsaw Center

The high-rise financial district of Poland is often clearly visible to the north during the mid-flight segment.

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Black Forest

The dark, rolling hills of the Schwarzwald offer a dramatic textured landscape as the plane enters Swiss airspace.

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Rhine River Valley

Follow the silver ribbon of the Rhine as it carves through the landscape toward the North Sea.

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Swiss Mittelland

The picturesque, green rolling hills and orderly villages of northern Switzerland during the final approach path.

The right side is ideal for night flights to capture the vibrant city lights of Moscow and Warsaw. In the late afternoon, this side offers a cooler, shadowed perspective of the terrain. Watch for the Rhine River's distinctive curves as the aircraft begins its final descent into Zurich's northern runways.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,181 km (1,355 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min

Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)

Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)

Route Type: International

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