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HAM → PRG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (Prague)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the Elbe River valley, the historic city center of Dresden, and the jagged sandstone formations of the Saxon Switzerland National Park just before the Czech border.
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Hamburg Port & Elbe
Aerial views of one of Europe's largest ports and the winding Elbe River immediately after takeoff.
Magdeburg Landmarks
Spot the Gothic Magdeburg Cathedral and the unique Green Citadel building as you fly south-southeast.
Dresden Altstadt
Clear views of the Frauenkirche, Zwinger, and the historic skyline along the riverbanks.
Saxon Switzerland
Spectacular sandstone cliffs and the Bastei Bridge area near the German-Czech border.
Máchovo Jezero
A popular Czech lake and holiday spot surrounded by dense pine forests during the descent.
Sit on the left for the best river views. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Saxon Switzerland cliffs, though you may face some glare. On the approach to PRG, this side often catches the northern Bohemian highlands.
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Hamburg City Center
Depending on the runway, a great view of the Alster Lake and the Rathaus right after departure.
Harz Mountains
The highest mountain range in Northern Germany, visible on the horizon to the west.
Leipzig/Halle Hub
A view of the massive DHL cargo hub and the unique bridges over the motorway at LEJ airport.
Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge)
The forested mountain ridge forming the natural border between Germany and the Czech Republic.
Křivoklátsko Forest
Deep green protected landscape and rolling hills as the plane aligns for landing in Prague.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better conditions for photography. This side is better for spotting the industrial landscape of North Bohemia and the distant peaks of the Ore Mountains.
Book Hotels in PragueDistance: 490 km (304 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: PRG (50.1008, 14.26)
Route Type: International
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