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BGO → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Bergen Airport Flesland (Bergen) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of dramatic Norwegian fjords, the intricate Danish coastline, and key landmarks like the Little Belt Bridge and Kiel Canal.
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Hardangerfjord
Glacier-carved valleys and steep mountains immediately south of Bergen.
Ryfylke Coast
Stunning views of the archipelago-dotted coastline of Southern Norway.
Aarhus
Denmark's second-largest city visible as you traverse the Jutland peninsula.
Little Belt Bridge
The architectural link between Jutland and the island of Funen.
Kiel Canal
The world's busiest artificial waterway cutting across Northern Germany.
Alster Lakes
Iconic inner-city lakes visible during the final approach into Hamburg.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Norwegian fjords. During the approach to Hamburg, this side frequently provides views of the city center and the Alster. In winter, the snow-covered Norwegian peaks are a highlight within the first 20 minutes of flight.
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Stavanger
View the industrial heart of Norway's oil industry and the Lysefjord entrance.
Wadden Sea
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring vast tidal flats and sandbars along Denmark.
North Frisian Islands
Scenic views of Sylt, Föhr, and Amrum along the German coast.
Elbe Estuary
Massive container ships navigating the river toward the Port of Hamburg.
Airbus Finkenwerder
The massive aircraft manufacturing facility often visible during final descent.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea. Keep an eye out for the distinct shapes of the Frisian Islands when crossing into German airspace. The Elbe river views are particularly dramatic when the tide is low.
Book Hotels in HamburgDistance: 795 km (494 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: BGO (60.29339981, 5.218140125)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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