Seeing Duisburg from a plane7 ★
Home to one of the largest inland ports in the world, where the Ruhr flows into the Rhine. Look for docks and rail yards spread along the river and steelworks to the north.
3 of our routes pass it. Germany · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Dusseldorf: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Zurich | Left | 17 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Frankfurt | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 399 min after takeoff |
| New York to Dusseldorf | Right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Duisburg from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Duisburg from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Duisburg at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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