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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is generally superior as it offers a clear view of the Danish coastline, the massive Port of Hamburg, and the spectacular Frankfurt skyline during the final approach to the airport.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Danish Peninsula

Expansive views of the Jutland coastline and the agricultural patterns of the Danish countryside.

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Kiel Canal

One of the world's busiest artificial waterways, connecting the North Sea to the Baltic Sea.

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Port of Hamburg

The massive container terminals and the Elbe river snaking through Germany's second-largest city.

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Lüneburg Heath

A vast nature reserve that turns vibrant purple in late summer when the heather is in bloom.

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Frankfurt Skyline

An unbeatable view of 'Mainhattan' and its clusters of skyscrapers during the final descent into FRA.

Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Frankfurt skyline; when landing on runways 25L or 25R (typical in westerly winds), the city center appears on the right. Keep an eye out for the Elbphilharmonie when passing Hamburg.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Swedish West Coast

Bird's eye view of the rocky archipelagos and coastal towns like Varberg shortly after take-off.

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Fehmarn Belt

The construction site of the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link and the existing Fehmarn Sound Bridge connecting to Germany.

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Hanseatic Lübeck

The historic 'City of Seven Spires' and the Baltic coastline of Travemünde.

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Harz Mountains

The Brocken peak, the highest point in Northern Germany, often shrouded in mist or snow.

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Hessian Highlands

Rolling green hills and dense forests as the flight enters central Germany towards Frankfurt.

To see the Swedish coast clearly, morning flights are best to avoid the afternoon glare from the west. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you might catch a glimpse of the Øresund Bridge connecting Malmö and Copenhagen.

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Route Information

Distance: 882 km (548 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min

Departure: GOT (57.662799835205, 12.279800415039)

Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Route Type: International

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