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HAM → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically offers a more dramatic view of the Harz Mountains and a superior angle of the Frankfurt skyline during the final approach phase into Germany's financial capital.
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Hamburg Cityscape
Immediate views of the Outer Alster lake and the Elbe river shortly after departure.
Lüneburg Heath
Expansive purple-hued heathlands and forests stretching across Lower Saxony.
Harz Mountains
A clear view of the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany, often snow-capped in winter.
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe
The UNESCO World Heritage site in Kassel, featuring the iconic Hercules monument.
Frankfurt Skyline
A spectacular view of the Mainhattan skyscrapers when landing on the common 07 or 25 runway configurations.
Opt for a window seat away from the wing for unobstructed views of the Harz range. For morning flights, this side will be sunlit, providing high-contrast photography of the Thuringian and Hessian highlands.
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Airbus Finkenwerder
If taking off towards the west, you may spot the massive Airbus manufacturing facility and airfield.
Hannover
The state capital of Lower Saxony is often visible as a sprawling urban center mid-flight.
Teutoburg Forest
The long, narrow ridge of the forest where historic battles once took place.
Taunus Mountains
Dense, rolling hills that mark the final geographic transition before descending into the Rhine-Main plain.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. This side is also excellent for spotting the winding Weser river and the industrial landscapes of the Ruhr area far to the west on clear days.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 412 km (256 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: Domestic
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