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Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the Elbe river winding away from Hamburg, a clear look at the city of Bremen, and the massive industrial landscape of the Lower Rhine region including Duisburg's inland port.

Right Side Highlights
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Elbe River Estuary

Spectacular views of the wide Elbe river and the shipping lanes heading towards the North Sea during departure.

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Bremen

The historic Hanseatic city and its distinctive Weser river loop are clearly visible mid-flight on clear days.

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Osnabrück

The 'City of Peace' with its medieval architecture nestled between the Teutoburg Forest hills to the west.

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Duisburg Inner Harbor

A clear view of the world's largest inland port and the complex network of canals and industrial docks.

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Rhine Curves

Majestic bends of the Rhine river as it snakes through the industrial landscape towards the Düsseldorf airport.

Sit on the right for the best views of the sunset over the Dutch border on evening flights. Watch for the massive steelworks in Duisburg; they are particularly striking when lit up at night. Keep your camera ready for the steep turn over the Rhine during final approach.

Left Side Highlights
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Hamburg Cityscape

Panoramic views of the Alster lake and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall shortly after takeoff if departing south.

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Lüneburg Heath

Expansive green nature reserves and heathlands of Lower Saxony visible to the southeast of the flight path.

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Münsterland

A patchwork of rural fields and historic moated castles dotted throughout the North Rhine-Westphalian countryside.

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Ruhr Metropolis

The dense urban centers of Dortmund and Bochum become visible as the flight enters Germany's industrial heartland.

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Düsseldorf Skyline

On the final descent, the Rheinturm and the city center often come into view on the eastern approach.

Choose a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. Morning flights provide excellent lighting on the cityscapes of the Ruhr area. During winter, look for the illuminated patterns of city centers during the short transit.

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Route Information

Distance: 340 km (211 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 34 min

Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)

Route Type: Domestic

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