The departure from Thessaloniki offers more visually distinctive scenery with the Aegean coastline, Mount Olympus, and Mediterranean geography. The landing approach into Sioux City is functional but less scenic; however, left seats capture the superior takeoff experience, making it the overall choice for this transatlantic route.
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Flight Path
Thessaloniki to Sioux City is 5,571 miles (8,965 km), a flight of about 13 hours 30 minutes.
This routing crosses the Atlantic via a great-circle path. Notable features along the route include: the Alps and Central European terrain during the initial westbound climb; the Atlantic coastline of Ireland or the UK depending on routing; the open North Atlantic with occasional cloud formations and weather systems; Greenland's ice sheet and fjords if the northern route is used; the Canadian Arctic archipelago or northern Canadian terrain; the Great Lakes region; and finally descent into the Upper Midwest. The majority of the transatlantic crossing offers little ground detail—primarily open ocean with occasional cloud patterns. The most scenic portions are the European departure corridor and the North American arrival corridor.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SKG
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Thermaic Gulf coastline and the Olympus massif to the southwest. Right side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain.
Landing at SUX
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Missouri River valley and the rolling prairie landscape approaching Sioux City. Left side faces less distinctive terrain to the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Makedonia (SKG) to Sioux Gateway Col Bud Day Fld (SUX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Thessaloniki to Sioux City. The departure from Thessaloniki offers more visually distinctive scenery with the Aegean coastline, Mount Olympus, and Mediterranean geography. The landing approach into Sioux City is functional but less scenic; however, left seats capture the superior takeoff experience, making it the overall choice for this transatlantic route.
What can I see during takeoff from Makedonia in Thessaloniki?
During takeoff from Makedonia (SKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Thermaic Gulf coastline and the Olympus massif to the southwest. Right side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Thermaic Gulf (Thermaikos Kolpos), Mount Olympus (2,918 m, visible as a distant peak), Thessaloniki urban sprawl, Pieria mountain range.
What can I see when landing at Sioux Gateway Col Bud Day Fld in Sioux City?
When landing at Sioux Gateway Col Bud Day Fld (SUX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Missouri River valley and the rolling prairie landscape approaching Sioux City. Left side faces less distinctive terrain to the north. Notable sights include: Missouri River (major waterway), Sioux City urban area, loess hills and bluffs, agricultural plains of northwestern Iowa.
How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to Sioux City?
The flight from Makedonia (SKG) to Sioux Gateway Col Bud Day Fld (SUX) takes about 13 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,571 miles (8,965 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Thessaloniki to Sioux City flight path pass over?
This routing crosses the Atlantic via a great-circle path. Notable features along the route include: the Alps and Central European terrain during the initial westbound climb; the Atlantic coastline of Ireland or the UK depending on routing; the open North Atlantic with occasional cloud formations and weather systems; Greenland's ice sheet and fjords if the northern route is used; the Canadian Arctic archipelago or northern Canadian terrain; the Great Lakes region; and finally descent into the Upper Midwest. The majority of the transatlantic crossing offers little ground detail—primarily open ocean with occasional cloud patterns. The most scenic portions are the European departure corridor and the North American arrival corridor.