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HAM → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery during the final third of the flight, featuring the vast Lake Constance and the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps.
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Harz National Park
Look east to see the Brocken, northern Germany's highest peak, often shrouded in mist.
Lake Constance
A massive turquoise expanse marking the border between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Glarus Alps
Breathtaking views of the Swiss Alpine peaks during the descent into Zurich.
Wartburg Castle
May be visible near Eisenach, perched atop a hill in the Thuringian Forest area.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. During the final descent, keep your eyes peeled for the Säntis mountain peak and the expansive blue of Lake Constance. Seats behind the wing offer the clearest downward visibility.
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Frankfurt Skyline
On clear days, see the cluster of skyscrapers in Germany's financial capital to the west.
Black Forest
View the dense evergreen mountains of the Schwarzwald as you head south towards Switzerland.
Rhine Falls
Just before touchdown, look down for the mist and spray of Europe's largest waterfall near Schaffhausen.
Lüneburg Heath
Shortly after takeoff, view the unique heathland landscape of Lower Saxony.
Recommended for morning flights to avoid the sun's position. Look out for the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen approximately 10 minutes before landing. This side also offers a better perspective of the Black Forest during the mid-flight segment.
Book Hotels in ZurichDistance: 693 km (431 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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