Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. The takeoff offers dramatic Adriatic island views, and the flight path northwestward means right-side passengers see the Alps approaching from the southeast—including views of the Julian Alps and potentially the northern Alpine foothills during cruise.
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Flight Path
Split to Stuttgart is 491 miles (790 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Adriatic, then over northern Italy and Slovenia. Notable features include the Po River valley (visible as a broad, hazy lowland), the Julian Alps on the right side during cruise (appearing as a distant jagged ridge on the horizon), and the transition from Mediterranean to Central European landscape. The Trieste area marks the northeastern Adriatic coast. As you progress northwest, the terrain becomes increasingly Alpine and forested, with the Slovenian highlands visible before entering Austrian and German airspace.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SPU
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Adriatic coastline and Dalmatian islands as you climb northwestward from Split. The archipelago of Brač, Hvar, and Vis islands are distinctive and visible during the initial climb.
Landing at STR
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Swabian Alps and Stuttgart's urban landscape during descent. The rolling forested hills and the Neckar River valley become visible as you approach from the southeast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Split (SPU) to Stuttgart (STR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Split to Stuttgart. Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. The takeoff offers dramatic Adriatic island views, and the flight path northwestward means right-side passengers see the Alps approaching from the southeast—including views of the Julian Alps and potentially the northern Alpine foothills during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Split in Split?
During takeoff from Split (SPU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Adriatic coastline and Dalmatian islands as you climb northwestward from Split. The archipelago of Brač, Hvar, and Vis islands are distinctive and visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea, Dalmatian Islands (Brač, Hvar, Vis), Dinaric Mountains to the northeast, Split city and harbor below.
What can I see when landing at Stuttgart in Stuttgart?
When landing at Stuttgart (STR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Swabian Alps and Stuttgart's urban landscape during descent. The rolling forested hills and the Neckar River valley become visible as you approach from the southeast. Notable sights include: Swabian Alps (Schwäbische Alb), Neckar River valley, Stuttgart city sprawl, Black Forest foothills to the north.
How long is the flight from Split to Stuttgart?
The flight from Split (SPU) to Stuttgart (STR) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 491 miles (790 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Split to Stuttgart flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Adriatic, then over northern Italy and Slovenia. Notable features include the Po River valley (visible as a broad, hazy lowland), the Julian Alps on the right side during cruise (appearing as a distant jagged ridge on the horizon), and the transition from Mediterranean to Central European landscape. The Trieste area marks the northeastern Adriatic coast. As you progress northwest, the terrain becomes increasingly Alpine and forested, with the Slovenian highlands visible before entering Austrian and German airspace.