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HER → HAJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion) to Hannover Airport (Hannover)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the Aegean archipelago immediately after takeoff and a magnificent panorama of the Eastern Alps and Mount Olympus during the cruise phase.
Cyclades Archipelago
Stunning views of the volcanic landscape of Santorini and the white-washed villages of the Greek islands.
Mount Olympus
The highest peak in Greece, often rising above a layer of clouds, marking the path through the mainland.
Dinaric Alps
The dramatic karst topography and rugged mountain chains of the Balkan Peninsula stretching through Bosnia and Croatia.
Hohe Tauern
A spectacular crossing of the Austrian Alps featuring the snow-capped Grossglockner massif.
Nuremberg and Franconia
Clear views of the historic city of Nuremberg and the winding Main-Danube Canal.
The Harz Mountains
The last major mountain range before descending into the North German Plain towards Hannover.
Sit on the right side for the best chance to see the iconic Greek islands and the heart of the Alps. In winter, the contrast between the Aegean blue and the snow-peaked Alps is breathtaking. During sunset flights, this side catches the golden hour glow over the Balkan mountains.
Cretan Northwest Coast
Aerial views of the Chania region and the turquoise waters surrounding the Akrotiri Peninsula.
Peloponnese Peninsula
The rugged mountains and deep bays of southern Greece, including the Mani and Messenia regions.
Adriatic Horizon
Views over the Ionian Sea transitioning into the sparkling blue of the Adriatic along the Italian coast.
Julian Alps
Sharp, limestone peaks of the Slovenian and Italian border region visible during the transition into Central Europe.
Bavarian Foothills
The scenic patchwork of green fields and small villages in southern Germany as the plane heads north.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. This side is excellent for seeing the deep blue of the Ionian Sea and the coastal geography of western Greece and Albania.
Distance: 2,262 km (1,406 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 1 min
Departure: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Arrival: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Route Type: International
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