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ZRH → BOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Swiss Alps shortly after takeoff, followed by a crossing of the volcanic Massif Central and a scenic approach over the prestigious vineyards of the Garonne valley.
Swiss Alps Panoramas
Breathtaking views of the Bernese Oberland and potentially the Mont Blanc massif shortly after departure from Zurich.
Lake Geneva
The southern crescent of the lake including the French Alps reflecting in the water near the Swiss border.
Massif Central
Dramatic aerial views of the Chaîne des Puys, featuring extinct volcanic domes and craters in central France.
Entre-Deux-Mers Vineyards
The geometric patterns of the famous Bordeaux wine estates between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers during descent.
Saint-Émilion
Spot the historic UNESCO-listed medieval village and its surrounding world-class vineyards on the final approach.
Book a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Alps. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photography of the mountain peaks and the volcanic craters of Auvergne.
Jura Mountains
The distinct folded limestone ridges of the Jura range marking the border between Switzerland and France.
Loire Valley
Distant views of the meandering Loire river and the lush 'Garden of France' region to the north.
Limousin Forests
Vast expanses of deep green forests and rolling hills as the flight crosses the western interior of France.
Gironde Estuary
The massive scale of Europe's largest estuary where the rivers meet the Atlantic, visible just before landing.
Bordeaux Cityscape
A clear view of the 'Port of the Moon' and the sweeping curves of the Garonne river if landing from the east.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides the best perspective of the Gironde Estuary's vast scale and the layout of Bordeaux city if the wind requires an approach from the west.
Distance: 771 km (479 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Route Type: International
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