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HAM → ARN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Baltic coastline, the iconic Öresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden, and a stunning approach over the Stockholm Archipelago.
Lübeck Bay
Beautiful views of the Travemünde coastline and the seaside resorts of the Baltic Sea.
Fehmarn Sound Bridge
The 'Coat Hanger' bridge connecting the island of Fehmarn to the German mainland is a clear landmark.
Öresund Bridge
The massive bridge and tunnel system linking Copenhagen and Malmö is visible as you cross the strait.
Swedish East Coast
Follow the rugged, indented coastline of southern Sweden as the flight heads northeast.
Stockholm Archipelago
The highlight of the trip: thousands of pine-covered islands dotting the Baltic Sea during the descent into Arlanda.
Choose the right side for the most iconic landmarks. For the best view of the Stockholm Archipelago, look out during the final 15 minutes of flight. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting on this side, making the islands glow. If the plane lands towards the north, you might even catch a glimpse of Stockholm city in the distance.
Hamburg Alster Lake
Aerial view of the Outer Alster and the dense urban grid of northern Hamburg shortly after takeoff.
Kiel Canal
Depending on the departure path, you may see the eastern end of the world's busiest artificial waterway entering the Baltic.
Danish Islands
Clear views of the islands of Lolland and Falster as the plane crosses the Fehmarn Belt.
Lake Vättern
The deep blue waters of Sweden's second-largest lake are often visible during the cruise phase.
Lake Mälaren
On the final approach from the south, the intricate shorelines and islands of Lake Mälaren appear on the left.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side is better for spotting the 'inland' beauty of Sweden, including its vast forests and the large lakes of the Småland highlands. During winter, look for the contrast of frozen lakes against dark pine forests.
Distance: 826 km (513 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Route Type: International
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