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SXB → LYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Strasbourg Airport (Strasbourg) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Jura Mountains and the distant high peaks of the Swiss Alps, including potential views of Mont Blanc on clear days.
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Swiss Alps
Distant but breathtaking views of the snow-capped Bernese Oberland and Valais ranges.
Jura Mountains
Dramatic limestone ridges and deep forested valleys stretching along the border.
Lake Geneva
The distinct crescent shape of Lac Léman is often visible to the southeast during mid-flight.
Black Forest
Dense, dark green mountain ranges in Germany visible across the Rhine valley shortly after takeoff.
Basel Skyline
The urban sprawl where the borders of France, Germany, and Switzerland converge.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Alps. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the mountains from the east. Keep a sharp eye out for Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe, which often appears as a prominent white dome on the horizon as you approach the Jura range.
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The rounded 'ballon' peaks of the Alsatian mountain range shortly after departure.
Belfort Gap
The historic strategic passage located between the Jura and the Vosges mountains.
Mulhouse
Aerial views of the industrial city known for its historic automotive and textile museums.
Saône Valley
The lush, green agricultural plains of the Franche-Comté and Burgundy regions.
The right side is perfect for evening flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a closer look at the Vosges range early in the flight. Watch for the 'Ballon d'Alsace' peak, a distinctive landmark of the southern Vosges, shortly after leaving the Strasbourg airspace.
Book Hotels in LyonDistance: 367 km (228 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: SXB (48.53829956054688, 7.628230094909668)
Arrival: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Route Type: Domestic
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