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TLV → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean coastline upon departure, a stunning sequence of Greek and Croatian islands, and the best angle for the Rhine river valley during the final approach.
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Tel Aviv Shoreline
Immediate views of the Mediterranean coastline, the white city skyline, and the ancient port of Jaffa after takeoff.
Dodecanese Islands
Bird's-eye views of Greek islands like Rhodes and Karpathos as the plane crosses the Aegean Sea.
Dalmatian Coast
Incredible vistas of the turquoise Adriatic Sea and the dense archipelago of islands along the Croatian coast.
Austrian Alps
Glaciated peaks and alpine valleys visible as the flight path traverses Central Europe toward Germany.
Rhine Valley
The winding Rhine river and its numerous hilltop castles during the descent into the Rhineland region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the south. The best views of the Croatian islands occur about 2.5 hours into the flight. During the landing at CGN, the left side typically offers a glimpse of the Bonn skyline and the Siebengebirge hills.
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Taurus Mountains
Distant but impressive views of the snow-capped Taurus range in Turkey across the Mediterranean horizon.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the gods may be visible in the distance when passing over the Greek mainland.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged, forested mountain ranges of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Bavarian Landscape
Aerial views of Southern Germany's orderly patchwork of forests and farmland.
Cologne Cathedral
Depending on the runway approach (Runway 32L/R), the massive spires of the Kölner Dom may appear on the right side.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunset on evening flights departing Tel Aviv. Keep an eye out during the final 15 minutes of flight; if the plane circles for a northern approach, you may get the iconic view of Cologne's city center and the cathedral.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 3,088 km (1,919 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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