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Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Riga International Airport (Riga)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the diverse coastlines, including the iconic chalk cliffs of Rügen and the approach over the Daugava River into Riga.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Warnemünde & Rostock

A clear view of the bustling shipyards and the wide beach of the German port city.

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Rügen Chalk Cliffs

The famous white cliffs of Jasmund National Park and the historic seaside resorts of Sellin and Binz.

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Latvian West Coast

The rugged and pristine coastline near Liepāja and the deep green forests of the Courland Peninsula.

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Riga Port Area

The industrial docks and massive logistics hubs located at the mouth of the Daugava River.

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Old Town Riga

Depending on the approach path, a distant but stunning view of the church spires and the TV tower.

The right side is best for photography during midday flights to avoid direct sunlight. Try to sit away from the wing to fully capture the transition from the German islands to the Latvian forests. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best shots of the Daugava delta.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Northern Hamburg

Excellent views of the Alster lake and the northern residential districts of Hamburg immediately after takeoff.

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Fehmarn Island

The Fehmarn Sound Bridge and the island's coastline as the flight heads toward the Baltic Sea.

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Bornholm

The Danish island of Bornholm is often visible as a green emerald in the blue Baltic waters to the north.

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Jurmala Coastline

The white sand beaches of the Gulf of Riga stretching toward the horizon as you begin your final descent.

Choose the left side for sunset views if flying in the evening. In winter, keep an eye on the Gulf of Riga for spectacular patterns of drifting ice floes near the shoreline.

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Route Information

Distance: 956 km (594 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min

Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Arrival: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)

Route Type: International

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