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HAM → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic departure over Hamburg's Alster lake and a better perspective of the Seven Mountains and Bonn during the approach to Cologne.
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Hamburg Alster & City
Aerial view of the Outer and Inner Alster lakes and the dense Hanseatic city center shortly after takeoff.
Lüneburg Heath
Expansive nature reserve featuring unique purple heathland and forest patches in Lower Saxony.
Weser Uplands
Rolling hills and river bends of the Wesergebirge providing a textured landscape mid-flight.
Siebengebirge
The 'Seven Mountains' volcanic range, including the famous Drachenfels castle, visible on southern approach.
Bonn Skyline
Clear view of the former West German capital, its UN Tower, and the broad Rhine river loop.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. During the descent into CGN, keep an eye out for the Petersberg and Drachenburg castles nestled in the hills south of the airport. If the plane approaches from the south, this side provides the best view of the Rhine valley's transition from hills to plains.
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Airbus Finkenwerder
The massive Airbus assembly plant and its private runway located on the south bank of the Elbe.
Münsterland Moated Castles
The flat plains of Westphalia dotted with historic manor houses and circular water-fortresses.
The Ruhr Area
The dense industrial heart of Germany, featuring the skylines of Dortmund, Essen, and Duisburg.
Rhine River Bend
The silver ribbon of the Rhine river as it winds through the industrial landscape toward Cologne.
Cologne Cathedral
The iconic twin spires of the Kölner Dom visible during the final minutes of flight near the city center.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to capture the sunset over the industrial horizon. It offers a superior view of the sprawling Ruhrgebiet urban landscape mid-flight. When landing towards the north, you will get a spectacular close-up of the Cologne city center and the Hohenzollern Bridge.
Book Hotels in CologneDistance: 363 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: Domestic
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