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HAMHER

Our Recommendation
8.7

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.

Left Side Highlights
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Austrian Alps

Spectacular views of the Hohe Tauern range and the Grossglockner peak during the trans-alpine crossing.

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Dalmatian Archipelago

A stunning mosaic of thousands of Croatian islands and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea.

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Gulf of Corinth

The narrow strip of water separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece, often visible in high detail.

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Mount Taygetus

The snow-capped peaks of the Peloponnese's highest mountain range appearing before the sea crossing.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Bavarian Landscape

Panoramic views of the Munich area and the sprawling forests of southern Germany.

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Central Alps

Glistening glaciers and high-altitude lakes of the Tyrolean region during the mid-flight segment.

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Ionian Islands

Views of Corfu and Lefkada appearing as bright blue gems in the Ionian Sea.

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Western Peloponnese

The rugged western shores of Greece and the historic plains of Ancient Olympia.

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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.

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Route Information

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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