While takeoff offers Alpine views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides the most dramatic and visually distinctive scenery: the Dalmatian coast, Adriatic islands, and limestone cliffs are far more striking than Stuttgart's suburban takeoff.
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Flight Path
Stuttgart to Split is 491 miles (790 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The flight crosses the Alps (visible as a continuous ridge of peaks and valleys around 30,000 feet), then descends over the Dinaric Mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Sava River valley visible in the northern Balkans. The transition from Alpine to Mediterranean climate is marked by the shift from forested slopes to bare limestone karst terrain as you approach the Adriatic.
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Takeoff from STR
RIGHTStuttgart sits in a basin surrounded by low hills. Climbing eastbound toward the Alps, right-side seats face the Swabian Alps (Schwäbische Alb) and the northern foothills of the Alps proper. Left side shows only flat Swabian countryside.
Landing at SPU
LEFTDescending into Split from the northwest, left-side seats face the Dalmatian coast and the Adriatic Sea. The approach crosses the Dinaric Mountains and then the dramatic limestone cliffs and islands of the Dalmatian coastline before landing. Right side shows only inland mountains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stuttgart (STR) to Split (SPU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Stuttgart to Split. While takeoff offers Alpine views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides the most dramatic and visually distinctive scenery: the Dalmatian coast, Adriatic islands, and limestone cliffs are far more striking than Stuttgart's suburban takeoff.
What can I see during takeoff from Stuttgart in Stuttgart?
During takeoff from Stuttgart (STR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Stuttgart sits in a basin surrounded by low hills. Climbing eastbound toward the Alps, right-side seats face the Swabian Alps (Schwäbische Alb) and the northern foothills of the Alps proper. Left side shows only flat Swabian countryside. Notable sights include: Swabian Alps (Schwäbische Alb), Neckar River valley, Stuttgart city sprawl, northern Alpine foothills.
What can I see when landing at Split in Split?
When landing at Split (SPU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Descending into Split from the northwest, left-side seats face the Dalmatian coast and the Adriatic Sea. The approach crosses the Dinaric Mountains and then the dramatic limestone cliffs and islands of the Dalmatian coastline before landing. Right side shows only inland mountains. Notable sights include: Dinaric Mountains, Dalmatian limestone coast, Adriatic Sea, Split harbor and Diocletian's Palace district.
How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Split?
The flight from Stuttgart (STR) to Split (SPU) takes about 2 hours 10 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 Stuttgart to Split flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Alps (visible as a continuous ridge of peaks and valleys around 30,000 feet), then descends over the Dinaric Mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Sava River valley visible in the northern Balkans. The transition from Alpine to Mediterranean climate is marked by the shift from forested slopes to bare limestone karst terrain as you approach the Adriatic.