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HAJ → XRY
Which side of the plane to sit from Hannover Airport (Hannover) to Jerez Airport (Jerez)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse landscapes, including the French Atlantic coastline, the western peaks of the Pyrenees, and the stunning wetlands of Doñana National Park during the final approach.
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Bay of Biscay
Glancing views of the French Atlantic coast and the deep blue waters of the bay.
Western Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the lush, green Basque mountains as the flight enters Spanish airspace.
Madrid Outskirts
Distant views of the Spanish capital's skyline and the Sierra de Guadarrama to the west.
Doñana National Park
The intricate mosaic of wetlands, sand dunes, and lagoons near the mouth of the Guadalquivir River.
Jerez Vineyards
The iconic 'Albariza' white soil vineyards that produce world-famous Sherry, visible just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun moves toward the west, illuminating the Spanish coast and wetlands. The approach into XRY often involves a loop over the Atlantic or the Guadalquivir delta, providing a world-class view of the Doñana UNESCO site. Ensure your window is clean for high-contrast photos of the white vineyard soils near Jerez.
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Rhine-Main Region
Early views of the German industrial heartland and the winding river valleys south of Hannover.
Central Pyrenees
A high-altitude perspective of the rugged, eastern-central mountain ridges at the Spanish border.
Castilian Plains
The vast, golden-brown expanse of the Meseta Central as you traverse the heart of Spain.
Seville Cityscape
Depending on the approach path, you may spot the historic center and the Giralda tower to the east.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. Look out for the Sierra Morena mountains roughly 20 minutes before landing, which mark the transition into the Andalusian lowlands. Keep an eye out for the distant peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the far southeast on very clear days.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 2,137 km (1,328 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 51 min
Departure: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Arrival: XRY (36.74459838867188, -6.060110092163086)
Route Type: International
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