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HAM โ SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior scenic experience by tracking the Baltic Sea coastline, offering views of famous islands, unique geological spits, and the transition from the European coast to the Russian interior.
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Rรผgen Island
View the famous white chalk cliffs of Jasmund National Park and the long sandy beaches of Germany's largest island.
Bornholm Island
Look north to see this rocky Danish island sitting isolated in the middle of the Baltic Sea.
Curonian Spit
A remarkable 98km-long thin sand dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea coast.
Gulf of Riga
Aerial views of the sweeping Latvian coastline and the distant silhouette of Riga's historic steeples.
For morning departures, the left side is ideal as the sun remains to the south, preventing glare on your window and allowing for crisp photography of the Baltic coast. Watch for the dramatic change in landscape from the blue sea to the dense, dark green forests of western Russia. Keep an eye out for the Volga River as you begin your descent toward Moscow.
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Mecklenburg Lake District
A dense cluster of over a thousand lakes in northeastern Germany, appearing like a blue mosaic from above.
Hel Peninsula
A distinctively narrow, 35km-long sandbar peninsula extending into the Bay of Gdaลsk in Poland.
Masurian Lake District
The 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' in Poland, featuring vast forests and interconnected waterways.
Moscow Skyline
During the final approach into Sheremetyevo from the west, the 'Moscow City' skyscrapers are often visible in the distance.
The right side is the best choice for afternoon flights to catch the 'golden hour' light over the Eastern European plains. If the aircraft approaches SVO from the south or west, the right side offers the best chance to see the Moscow Kremlin and the modern business district skyscrapers. During winter, this side offers beautiful views of snow-covered forests and frozen lakes across Poland and Belarus.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 1,765 km (1,097 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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