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BCN → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Mediterranean coastline upon departure from Barcelona and a prime view of the Hamburg city center and Alster lake during the standard approach.
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Costa Brava
Dramatic views of the rugged Spanish coastline and the deep blue Mediterranean Sea immediately after takeoff.
Eastern Pyrenees
Aerial perspective of the mountain range forming the natural border between Spain and France.
Rhône Valley
The winding Rhône river and the historic city of Lyon visible as the flight traverses central France.
Ruhr District
The dense urban and industrial landscape of western Germany's heartland during the mid-to-late flight phase.
Hamburg City Center
A spectacular view of the Alster lakes and the Rathaus (Town Hall) when landing from the north or west.
Book a window seat on the left for the best chance to see the iconic Barcelona Eixample grid if departing towards the sea. For the arrival in Hamburg, morning flights offer the best lighting to capture the city skyline without glare. Watch for the sharp transition from the dry Iberian landscapes to the lush greens of Central Europe.
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Montserrat
The unique multi-peaked serrated mountain range located near Barcelona visible shortly after departure.
Distant Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped Swiss and French Alps appear as a jagged white line on the eastern horizon.
Black Forest
The dense evergreen canopy of southwestern Germany visible as the flight enters German airspace.
Port of Hamburg
One of Europe's largest shipping hubs and the container terminals along the Elbe river during descent.
Airbus Finkenwerder
The massive aircraft manufacturing facility and its private runway located on the banks of the Elbe.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the Rhine river as it snakes through western Germany. During the final approach into Hamburg, look for the massive container ships navigating the Elbe. This side is particularly scenic during the autumn when the German forests change color.
Book Hotels in HamburgDistance: 1,493 km (928 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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