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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Mecklenburg Lake District shortly after takeoff and provides the most iconic views of the Düsseldorf skyline and the Rhine during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Szczecin Lagoon

Vast views of the Oderhaff at the border of Germany and Poland immediately after departure.

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Lake Müritz

A stunning look at Germany's largest inland lake and the surrounding national park greenery.

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Elbe River Crossing

The wide, winding river valley that historically divided East and West Germany.

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Teutoburg Forest

A long, forested mountain ridge that stands out sharply against the flat North German Plain.

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Ruhr Megalopolis

The dense urban landscape and industrial heritage sites of Dortmund and Essen as you enter NRW.

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Düsseldorf Skyline

Unmatched views of the Rhine Tower, Media Harbor, and the city center during the descent.

For the most dramatic lighting, choose a late afternoon flight; the sun will reflect beautifully off the Mecklenburg lakes. On approach to DUS, keep your camera ready for the Rhine River—if the plane lands on Runway 24, you will pass directly by the city center.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Usedom Coastline

Aerial perspective of the long sandy beaches and the historic piers of the Kaiserbäder.

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Greifswalder Bodden

The sparkling coastal waters between the mainland and the island of Rügen to the north.

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Lüneburg Heath

Expansive areas of heathland and forest that turn purple during the late summer bloom.

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Münsterland Castles

A mosaic of agricultural fields dotted with traditional Westphalian moated castles.

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Lower Rhine Waterway

Views of the busy shipping traffic on the Rhine heading towards the Netherlands.

The right side is best for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. It offers excellent views of the Baltic coast during the initial climb. During descent, look for the massive open-cast mines (like Garzweiler) further in the distance to the west.

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Route Information

Distance: 576 km (358 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 58 min

Departure: HDF (53.8787002563, 14.152299881)

Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)

Route Type: Domestic

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