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LHR → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior as it offers iconic views of Central London landmarks like The Shard and Tower Bridge upon departure, followed by a detailed perspective of the Dutch coastline and the Airbus factory near Hamburg.
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Central London Skyline
Unmatched views of the City of London, Canary Wharf, and the winding River Thames.
Rotterdam Port
The massive industrial complex and shipping lanes of Europe's largest seaport along the Dutch coast.
The IJsselmeer
The enormous Dutch freshwater lake and the impressive Afsluitdijk dam system.
Airbus Finkenwerder
The massive aircraft manufacturing facility on the Elbe River just before landing in Hamburg.
Elbe River Estuary
The wide, winding shipping channel that leads all the way from the North Sea into Hamburg Harbor.
The right side provides the best sunlight for photography during afternoon flights. On an easterly departure from LHR, the view of London's skyscrapers is immediate and spectacular. Watch for the Airbus A380s parked at Finkenwerder just minutes before touchdown.
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North London Suburban View
Observation of Wembley Stadium and the northern reaches of Greater London shortly after takeoff.
North Sea Wind Farms
Aerial views of massive offshore wind turbine arrays scattered across the grey-blue waters.
East Frisian Islands
A string of sandy islands including Juist and Norderney visible as the flight enters German airspace.
Sit on the left for a potential view of the Alster Lake and central Hamburg if the aircraft approaches from the north. Best lighting is in the early morning to avoid glare while looking north.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 745 km (463 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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