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HAM → FNC
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Madeira Airport (Funchal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the North Sea coastline upon departure and the dramatic approach into Madeira's unique airport.
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Wadden Sea Islands
The unique tidal flats and the chain of Frisian Islands along the German and Dutch coasts.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged, rocky coastline of western France jutting into the Atlantic Ocean.
Bay of Biscay
Deep blue expanse of the Atlantic where you can often spot large cargo vessels and tankers.
Porto Santo Island
Madeira's neighbor featuring a massive 9km golden sand beach, usually the first land seen after the Atlantic crossing.
FNC Runway Pillars
The iconic view of the airport's runway extension supported by 180 massive concrete pillars over the sea.
The right side is iconic for the 'Madeira Approach.' Most flights land on Runway 05, requiring a sharp right turn; sitting on the right provides a direct view of the runway and the cliffs as the pilot maneuvers. For afternoon flights, this side offers beautiful sunset views over the Atlantic as you approach the island.
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Hamburg City Center
Aerial views of the Alster lake and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall shortly after takeoff from HAM.
Port of Rotterdam
The massive industrial landscape of Europe's largest seaport visible as you cross the Dutch coast.
Loire Valley
Bird's-eye view of the winding river and historic chateaus in western France.
Lisbon & Tagus River
Spectacular views of the Portuguese capital and the 25 de Abril Bridge if the route hugs the coastline.
Madeira Central Massif
Dramatic views of the jagged, lush green peaks of the island's interior during the final descent.
Sit on the left for the best views of the European mainland and the city of Lisbon. In the morning, this side will be in the sun for the first half of the flight, so keep your window shade ready. During the final approach into FNC, you will see the steep terraced hillsides of the island.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 3,146 km (1,955 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: FNC (32.697899, -16.7745)
Route Type: International
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