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SXB → AJA
Which side of the plane to sit from Strasbourg Airport (Strasbourg) to Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an incredible panoramic view of the highest peaks in the French Alps and a more dramatic entry over the interior mountains of Corsica.
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Black Forest & Rhine
Shortly after takeoff, view the dense woodlands of Germany across the river border.
Mont Blanc
On clear days, the snow-capped roof of Europe is visible in the distance to the east.
French Alps
Aerial views of the Vanoise and Ecrins massifs as the flight tracks south through eastern France.
French Riviera
The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean near Nice and Cannes as you leave the mainland.
Corsican Mountains
Direct views of Monte Cinto and the rugged granite interior of the 'Island of Beauty'.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the Alps. The best views of the high peaks usually occur between 20 and 40 minutes into the flight. Look for the distinct change from the blue Mediterranean to the sharp, dark ridges of Corsica as you begin your descent.
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Alsace Vineyards
The rolling hills of the Vosges foothills covered in world-famous Riesling and Pinot Noir vines.
Rhône River
The wide, winding river valley that serves as the main corridor toward the Mediterranean.
Massif Central
Distant views of the ancient volcanic domes of central France on the western horizon.
Gulf of Lion
Expansive views of the deep blue Mediterranean Sea during the overwater segment.
Sanguinaires Islands
Four iconic crimson-hued islets marking the entrance to the Gulf of Ajaccio during final approach.
Choose the right side for evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Mediterranean Sea. During the final approach into Ajaccio, the right side often gets a better view of the Sanguinaires Islands and the white sandy beaches of the gulf if the plane loops from the west.
Book Hotels in AjaccioDistance: 741 km (460 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: SXB (48.53829956054688, 7.628230094909668)
Arrival: AJA (41.92359924316406, 8.8029203414917)
Route Type: Domestic
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