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Our Recommendation
9.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic parts of this route, including the core of the Swiss Alps immediately after takeoff and a stunning longitudinal view of the turquoise Dalmatian coastline and its many islands.

Left Side Highlights
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Swiss Alps Peak

Spectacular views of the Glarner and Central Swiss Alps shortly after departure from Zurich.

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Dalmatian Archipelago

Breathtaking aerial views of the Croatian islands like Hvar, Brač, and Korčula against the turquoise Adriatic.

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Dinaric Alps

Rugged, limestone mountain ranges stretching across Montenegro and Albania.

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Aegean Sea Islands

A bird's-eye view of the scattered Greek islands as the plane crosses the Aegean toward Cyprus.

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Larnaca Bay

Aerial approach over the Mediterranean Sea before touching down on the coastal runway at LCA.

For the best Alpine views, a morning departure is ideal to avoid cloud build-up over the peaks. The sun will be mostly on the right side of the plane when flying southeast, meaning the left side benefits from softer lighting and less glare on the window, perfect for photography of the Adriatic coast.

Right Side Highlights
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Zürichsee

Clear views of Lake Zurich and the city's gold coast during the initial ascent.

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Northern Italy

Distant views of the Po Valley and the Venetian Lagoon if the flight path tracks slightly westward.

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Ionian Sea

Vast expanses of deep blue Mediterranean water as you bypass the Greek mainland.

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Rhodes and Crete

Occasional distant sightings of the larger Dodecanese islands and the northern coast of Crete.

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Larnaca Salt Lake

Just before landing, look down to see the white salt crusts and seasonal water of the lake near the airport.

The right side is perfect for sunset flights, as the sun will descend over the Mediterranean horizon to your right. However, during the day, expect significant glare. On the final approach into LCA, this side often sees the industrial and residential parts of Larnaca city.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,505 km (1,557 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 20 min

Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)

Arrival: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)

Route Type: International

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