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CGN → HDF
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Heringsdorf Airport (Heringsdorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an iconic departure view of the Rhine and Cologne city, followed by a panoramic approach over the Baltic Sea and the historical Peenemünde area.
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Cologne Cathedral & Rhine
Immediate views of the Rhine River and the twin spires of the Kölner Dom if taking off towards the north.
Ruhr Area Skyline
A dense urban landscape of the industrial heartland, featuring Dortmund and Essen in the distance.
Steinhuder Meer
Lower Saxony's largest lake, a distinctive circular water body visible shortly after passing Hannover.
Wismar Bay
As you reach the coast, views of the historical Hanseatic port and the Baltic shoreline opening up.
Peenemünde
The northern tip of Usedom island, famous for its aviation history and technical museum by the sea.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Baltic coastline during descent. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the turquoise coastal waters and the white chalk cliffs of Rügen further north.
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Bergisches Land
Rolling hills and lush green forests immediately east of the Cologne/Bonn metropolitan area.
Teutoburg Forest
The long, narrow ridge of the forest visible as the flight heads northeast toward the plains.
Mecklenburg Lake District
A stunning mosaic of over a thousand lakes, including the Müritz, visible during the mid-to-late stage of the flight.
Szczecin Lagoon
The vast Stettiner Haff bordering Poland, providing a beautiful water landscape just before landing.
Imperial Spas
Aerial views of the famous piers and grand architecture of Bansin, Heringsdorf, and Ahlbeck on the approach.
Choose the right side for a scenic approach over the 'Three Imperial Spas'. Late afternoon flights offer a warm glow over the Mecklenburg lakes, though you may face some sun glare during the middle of the trip.
Book Hotels in HeringsdorfDistance: 582 km (362 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: HDF (53.8787002563, 14.152299881)
Route Type: Domestic
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