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GWT → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Westerland Sylt Airport (Westerland) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers an exceptional vantage point for the North Frisian Islands and the unique tidal patterns of the Wadden Sea UNESCO site immediately after departure, followed by the winding Rhine River during the descent.
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Sylt Western Shore
The famous 'Red Cliff' and the long sandy beaches stretching along the island's western coastline.
Wadden Sea Patterns
Mesmerizing aerial views of sandbanks, tidal creeks, and the North Frisian mudflats.
Amrum and Föhr
Clear views of the neighboring islands, especially the massive Kniepsand beach on Amrum.
Jade Bight
The deep-water bay near Wilhelmshaven, showcasing Germany's primary naval port and energy hub.
Düsseldorf Rhine Curve
The Rheinturm and the distinct 'S' shape of the Rhine river as the plane lines up for the final approach.
The right side is superior for island spotting. Try to book a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the tidal flats. Afternoon flights provide a beautiful glint off the Wadden Sea and the Rhine, though be prepared for some glare during the final approach into DUS.
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Hindenburgdamm
The iconic 11-kilometer railway causeway connecting the island of Sylt to mainland Germany.
North Frisian Marshlands
Expansive green polders and geometric drainage systems of the Schleswig-Holstein coast.
Elbe Estuary
The mouth of the Elbe River where massive container ships navigate toward the Port of Hamburg.
Bremen Outskirts
Aerial views of the Weser River and the suburban landscapes surrounding the Hanseatic city.
Ruhr Metropolis
The dense industrial and urban sprawl of Europe's largest urban area as you enter North Rhine-Westphalia.
Sit on the left for the best view of the Hindenburgdamm causeway during the first few minutes of flight. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the mainland coast and the industrial Ruhr area with clear, direct light.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 416 km (258 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: GWT (54.9132003784, 8.34047031403)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: Domestic
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