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HAM → STR
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the departure over the Elbe and the scenic descent over the Swabian vineyards near Stuttgart.
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Port of Hamburg
Breathtaking views of the Elbe river, the harbor cranes, and the Elbphilharmonie during takeoff.
Steinhuder Meer
A large, shallow lake near Hannover that serves as a major visual navigation point.
Weser Uplands
Scenic views of the Weser river carving through the dense forests of Central Germany.
Stuttgart TV Tower
The iconic Fernsehturm Stuttgart is often visible on the right during the final approach.
Neckar Vineyards
See the steep, terraced vineyards that characterize the wine regions around Stuttgart.
Book the right side for spectacular sunset views over the Rhine valley in the distance. During departure from HAM, the right side usually gets a prime view of the city center if taking off towards the south or west.
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Lüneburg Heath
Expansive nature reserve south of Hamburg, famous for its purple heather blooms in late August.
Harz Mountains
Spot the Brocken summit, Northern Germany's highest peak, often surrounded by mystical clouds.
Kassel & Fulda
Follow the rolling hills of the Hessian highlands and the historic Fulda Gap corridor.
Swabian Jura
The dramatic limestone cliffs of the 'Albtrauf' mark the final approach into the region.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to keep the sun behind the aircraft. Watch for the distinctive Brocken summit in the Harz Mountains roughly 20 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 552 km (343 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Route Type: Domestic
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