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VCE → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the High Alps and a more consistent perspective of the Rhine River as you enter German airspace.
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Venetian Lagoon
Aerial view of the intricate network of islands and marshlands surrounding Venice.
Central Alps
High-altitude views of the glaciated peaks of the Swiss and Austrian border ranges.
Lake Constance
The expansive blue waters of the Bodensee marking the border of Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.
Rhine Valley
The scenic river landscape of the Middle Rhine, famous for its numerous medieval castles.
Bonn Skyline
A clear view of the former West German capital as the plane descends toward Cologne.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while crossing the Alps. Watch for the dramatic transition from the Po Valley into the vertical walls of the mountains. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after takeoff for the best mountain peaks. During winter months, the contrast between the snowy peaks and the green Rhine valley is most visible from this side.
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Venice City
The iconic S-curve of the Grand Canal and St. Mark's Basilica visible shortly after takeoff.
The Dolomites
The distinctive, jagged pale-grey peaks of this UNESCO World Heritage mountain range.
Black Forest
Dense coniferous forests and rolling highlands of southwestern Germany.
Moselle Confluence
The meeting point of the Moselle and Rhine rivers near the city of Koblenz.
Cologne Cathedral
The towering twin spires of the Kolner Dom visible during the final approach pattern.
The right side is unbeatable for the initial view of Venice's historic center if the plane departs towards the south. On final approach to CGN, if the air traffic control pattern loops the plane around the city center, the right side provides a direct look at the cathedral and the Hohenzollern Bridge. In winter, the Dolomites are particularly striking with deep snow cover on this side.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 710 km (441 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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