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DUS → HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the intricate Danish islands and the spectacular Turku archipelago during the descent into Finland.
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Teutoburg Forest
Verdant ridges and rolling hills visible shortly after departure from Düsseldorf.
Hamburg Skyline
A distant but clear view of Germany's major port city and the Elbe River.
Zealand & Danish Isles
Intricate coastal patterns and bridges connecting the Danish islands in the Baltic Sea.
Öland and Gotland
The long, limestone shapes of Sweden's largest islands can often be spotted on the horizon.
Turku Archipelago
A breathtaking sight of thousands of rocky islands scattered across the water as you approach Helsinki.
For morning flights, the left side avoids the harshest glare of the sun. The highlight of this route is the approach into Helsinki Vantaa; ensure your window shade is up at least 25 minutes before landing to catch the Finnish archipelago. During winter, look for the unique patterns of sea ice forming around the islands.
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Ruhr Metropolitan Area
The dense industrial and urban landscape of Western Germany immediately after takeoff.
Rügen Island
Germany's largest island, famous for its white chalk cliffs and sandy Baltic beaches.
Bornholm
A solitary Danish island in the middle of the Baltic Sea, known for its round churches.
Tallinn & Estonia
On clear days, the medieval towers of Tallinn are visible across the Gulf of Finland.
Finnish Coastline
The rugged, forested southern coast of Finland appearing as the plane prepares for landing.
The right side is excellent for afternoon and evening flights, offering beautiful sunset colors over the Baltic Sea. Keep an eye out for the Estonian coastline approximately 30 minutes before arrival. In the summer months, the 'White Nights' mean you may have visibility even on very late flights.
Book Hotels in HelsinkiDistance: 1,508 km (937 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: International
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