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HEL → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the sprawling Finnish archipelago upon departure and a magnificent view of the Rhine river and Düsseldorf city skyline during the final approach.
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Turku Archipelago
A stunning mosaic of thousands of islands and rocky outcrops scattered across the Baltic Sea during the first 20 minutes.
Swedish Coastline
Clear views of the rugged shores of Southern Sweden and the Baltic islands of Gotland or Öland depending on the air corridor.
Hamburg Harbor
A breathtaking view of Germany's largest seaport, the Elbe river, and the iconic Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
Rhine River Bend
The winding Rhine river becomes the primary landmark during the final descent, leading directly into the Düsseldorf city center.
Düsseldorf Airport View
During the final bank, you can often see the entire airport layout and the busy terminal gates before touchdown.
The right side is unbeatable for photography during evening flights as the sun sets over the North Sea to the west. On the approach to DUS, the plane often circles over the Rhine; look for the Rheinturm (TV Tower) and the Media Harbour's crooked buildings. In winter, the frozen archipelago near Finland is a spectacular sight from this side.
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Helsinki Cityscape
Aerial views of the white cathedral and the unique neo-classical architecture of the Finnish capital shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Finland
Expansive views across the water towards the Estonian coast, often revealing ferry tracks between Helsinki and Tallinn.
Lübeck Altstadt
The historic island-city of Lübeck with its distinctive red-brick Gothic churches can often be spotted in Northern Germany.
Ruhr Valley Industry
A dense network of industrial complexes and urban sprawl characteristic of the Essen and Dortmund metropolitan areas.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. As you descend, look for the 'Big Tip' slag heaps in the Ruhr area which are illuminated at night. Keep an eye out for the distinctive circular shape of the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen if the flight path tracks slightly south.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,508 km (937 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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