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LTN → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from London Luton Airport (London) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the UK's coastline and the iconic final approach into Hamburg, featuring the Elbe River, the massive Airbus factory, and the city skyline.
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Port of Felixstowe
The UK's largest container port is often visible shortly after departure from Luton as you cross the coast.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive clusters of wind turbines standing in the North Sea, showcasing green energy infrastructure.
Elbe Estuary
The grand entrance to Hamburg, following the winding path of the Elbe River inland.
Airbus Finkenwerder
A clear view of the massive Airbus manufacturing plant and its dedicated runway on the banks of the Elbe.
HafenCity & Elbphilharmonie
The stunning glass architecture of the concert hall and the historic warehouse district on final approach.
The right side is almost always better for landing at HAM. Most approaches fly directly over the Port of Hamburg and the Elbphilharmonie. For sunset flights, the light hits the city and river perfectly from this side, providing excellent photo opportunities.
Book Hotels in HamburgNorth Sea Crossing
Aerial views of the vast shipping lanes between the United Kingdom and the European mainland.
Frisian Islands
A stunning chain of islands and the unique tidal mudflat patterns of the Wadden Sea National Park.
Jade Bight
The deep-water bay housing Wilhelmshaven, Germany's only deep-water port.
Bremerhaven
Large-scale container terminals and car-export hubs visible at the mouth of the Weser River.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to get a clear view of the Dutch and German island chains. This side is also better if the flight path takes a more northerly route over the Schleswig-Holstein coast.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 723 km (449 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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