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HAM → LED
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse Baltic coastline, featuring iconic landmarks like the Curonian Spit and the historic coastal cities of the Baltic States.
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Rügen Island
Germany's largest island, famous for its white chalk cliffs and the Jasmund National Park.
Curonian Spit
A stunning 98km long thin sand-dune spit separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
Baltic Capitals
Fly past the coastal silhouettes of Riga and Tallinn, depending on the specific flight corridor.
Peterhof Palace
Visible on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, known for its incredible fountain gardens.
Port of Ust-Luga
One of Russia's largest and most modern industrial ports on the Baltic coast.
The right side is significantly more scenic for geographic features. Mid-flight, look for the highly distinctive Curonian Spit near Kaliningrad. On approach, if the wind is from the west, the right side often gets a spectacular view of the Peterhof Palace complex and the southern suburban estates of St. Petersburg. Best viewed during afternoon flights for optimal lighting on the coastline.
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Baltic Sea Expanse
Deep blue vistas of the open sea and the horizon line as you head northeast.
Danish Archipelago
Bird's eye views of Lolland and Falster islands shortly after departure from Hamburg.
Swedish Coastline
Distant views of the Scania region and the southern tip of Sweden across the water.
Kronstadt Fortress
The historic naval base island in the Gulf of Finland appearing during the final descent.
Northern Sunset
During evening flights, the northern horizon provides spectacular, long-lasting sunset colors.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It is the best side for spotting the island fortress of Kronstadt as you enter the Neva Bay. Keep an eye out for the unique bridge structures of the Western Rapid Diameter on the approach to Pulkovo.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,407 km (874 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Route Type: International
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