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HAM → HER
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Adriatic coastline's emerald waters and the dramatic descent over the Aegean Sea toward Crete.
Austrian Alps
Spectacular views of the Hohe Tauern range and the Grossglockner peak during the trans-alpine crossing.
Dalmatian Archipelago
A stunning mosaic of thousands of Croatian islands and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Gulf of Corinth
The narrow strip of water separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece, often visible in high detail.
Mount Taygetus
The snow-capped peaks of the Peloponnese's highest mountain range appearing before the sea crossing.
Heraklion Approach
A sweeping view of the Cretan coastline and the Venetian Harbor as the plane lines up for the HER runway.
Choose a window seat on the left (A) for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is superior for viewing the intricate coastline of Croatia and the historic Peloponnese region. Watch for the Elbe River shortly after takeoff from Hamburg.
Bavarian Landscape
Panoramic views of the Munich area and the sprawling forests of southern Germany.
Central Alps
Glistening glaciers and high-altitude lakes of the Tyrolean region during the mid-flight segment.
Ionian Islands
Views of Corfu and Lefkada appearing as bright blue gems in the Ionian Sea.
Western Peloponnese
The rugged western shores of Greece and the historic plains of Ancient Olympia.
Mediterranean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Mediterranean horizon during the final cruise phase.
The right side (F) is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Ionian Sea. Keep an eye out for the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, which may be visible depending on the specific air traffic control routing over the Alps.
Distance: 2,353 km (1,462 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 8 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Route Type: International
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