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Our Recommendation
7.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most iconic views of Northern Germany's urban centers and the massive industrial heartland of the Ruhr area during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Berlin-Spandau

A direct look at the Spandau Citadel and the confluence of the Havel and Spree rivers near the departure point.

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Elbe River Crossing

Dramatic views of the Elbe river winding through the plains of Saxony-Anhalt near the city of Magdeburg.

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Steinhuder Meer

Lower Saxony's largest lake appears as a distinctive blue patch northwest of the city of Hannover.

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The Ruhrgebiet

The dense industrial sprawl of Dortmund, Essen, and Duisburg creates an impressive urban landscape during the approach.

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Signal Iduna Park

Dortmund's massive football stadium is often visible as a bright yellow-accented landmark among the urban density.

The right side is ideal for photographers as the sun remains to the south, providing well-lit views of the Ruhr area. During the final approach into DUS, you often fly directly over the industrial heritage sites of the Ruhr, making for excellent low-altitude urban sightseeing.

Left Side Highlights
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Potsdam & Sanssouci

Aerial perspective of the historic Prussian palaces and the sprawling gardens of Sanssouci Park shortly after takeoff.

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Fläming Nature Park

Glacially formed hills featuring a mosaic of dense pine forests and rolling agricultural fields in Brandenburg.

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Harz Mountains

On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Brocken peak is visible on the southern horizon.

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Sauerland Forest

The transition into North Rhine-Westphalia features the undulating, wooded terrain of the Arnsberg Forest.

Sit here for views of the Prussian cultural landscape early in the flight. Afternoon flights may experience significant sun glare on this side as you fly west-southwest. Keep an eye out for the Möhne Reservoir as you enter the Sauerland region.

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Route Information

Distance: 469 km (291 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 47 min

Departure: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)

Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)

Route Type: Domestic

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