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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a stunning sequence of coastal views, ranging from the English East Anglian shores to the Frisian Islands chain and the iconic Hel Peninsula on final approach to Gdańsk.

Left Side Highlights
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East Anglian Coast

Clear views of the Norfolk coastline and the North Sea as the aircraft leaves UK airspace.

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West Frisian Islands

The unique chain of barrier islands including Texel and Terschelling along the Dutch coast.

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Elbe Estuary

The massive mouth of the Elbe River leading toward the North Sea from Northern Germany.

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Fehmarn Island

A prominent German island in the Baltic Sea connected to the mainland by the Fehmarn Sound Bridge.

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Hel Peninsula

The spectacularly narrow 35km long sandbar spit curving into the Bay of Puck near Gdańsk.

Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Hel Peninsula during the descent. Morning flights provide excellent front-lit views of the Dutch and German coastlines. During winter, look for ice formations in the shallow Wadden Sea.

Right Side Highlights
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Greater London Suburbs

Dense urban sprawl of North London and the Home Counties immediately after takeoff from Luton.

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The Randstad

Views of the highly urbanized area of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam's outskirts and Schiphol traffic.

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Port of Hamburg

If the flight path is southerly, the massive industrial cranes and docks of Germany's largest port are visible.

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Mecklenburg Lake District

A vast area in Northeast Germany featuring over 1,000 glacial lakes sparkling in the sun.

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Vistula River Delta

The winding path of Poland's longest river as it approaches the Baltic Sea through fertile lowlands.

The right side is ideal for catching the evening sun setting over Western Europe on late afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the busy shipping lanes of the English Channel and the North Sea, which are often crowded with cargo vessels.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,283 km (797 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min

Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)

Arrival: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)

Route Type: International

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