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LHR → TXL
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views, featuring central London landmarks immediately after takeoff and a spectacular panorama of Berlin's city center during the descent into Tegel.
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Central London
Unbeatable views of the Shard, London Eye, and Tower Bridge if departing towards the east.
Kent Landscape
The 'Garden of England' with its historic estates and rolling green hills.
English Channel
Dense maritime traffic in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Harz Mountains
Distant views of the Brocken peak and the northernmost mountain range in Germany.
Berlin Skyline
A stunning close-up of the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) and Reichstag on the final approach.
This side is a must for city lovers. Sit here for the best chance to see London's skyscrapers and Berlin's historic Mitte district. On late afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, illuminating the German countryside and the Berlin skyline in a golden hue.
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London Docklands
Excellent views of Canary Wharf and the winding Thames as you exit the UK.
North Sea Coastline
The transition from the English Channel to the rugged Dutch coastline.
Rotterdam Port
Observation of the massive industrial shipping infrastructure of Europe's largest port.
Dutch Polders
Geometric patterns of reclaimed land and drainage canals across the Netherlands.
Tegeler Forst
The dense green forests surrounding the airport area just before touchdown.
Choose this side if you prefer industrial and coastal geography. It avoids direct sunlight during southbound-curving morning flights, providing clear visibility of the Dutch and German coastlines. Ideal for spotting the massive offshore wind farms in the North Sea.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 947 km (588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Route Type: International
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