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GWT → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Westerland Sylt Airport (Westerland) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an exceptional view of the unique Halligen islands in the Wadden Sea and the industrial majesty of the Port of Hamburg during the final approach.
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The Halligen
Small, unprotected marsh islands like Hooge and Langeness that appear to float on the water's surface.
Wadden Sea Mudflats
Intricate patterns of 'Priele' (tidal channels) visible during low tide in this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Kiel Canal
The western entrance and initial stretch of the world's busiest artificial waterway at Brunsbüttel.
Port of Hamburg
Panoramic views of the massive container terminals, the Köhlbrand Bridge, and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall.
Elbe River Estuary
The widening mouth of the Elbe where cargo ships queue up to enter the port of Hamburg.
The right side is superior for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you. For the best experience, check the tide tables; the Wadden Sea is most visually spectacular at low tide when the mudflat patterns are exposed. During the final approach, look for the Airbus factory at Finkenwerder.
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Hindenburgdamm
The iconic 11km railway causeway connecting Sylt to the German mainland across the tidal flats.
Amrum and Föhr
Clear views of the expansive sandy beaches on Amrum and the lush green fields of Föhr island.
Eider Barrage
The massive coastal defense structure located at the mouth of the Eider river near Tönning.
Alster Lakes
A stunning perspective of Hamburg's 'Aussenalster' and 'Binnenalster' lakes just before touchdown.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep a close eye out immediately after takeoff to see the train causeway. During the descent, the left side often gets a better view of the upscale Harvestehude and Uhlenhorst districts surrounding the Alster.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 178 km (111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: GWT (54.9132003784, 8.34047031403)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: Domestic
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