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Which side of the plane to sit from Oslo Lufthavn (Oslo) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a superior vantage point for the southern Norwegian coastline, the transition across the Jutland peninsula, and the iconic approach into Hamburg featuring the Alster Lake.

Right Side Highlights
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Vestfold Archipelago

Rugged inlets and summer cabins dotting the southern Norwegian coast.

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Jutland Coastline

The transition from the Skagerrak sea to the flat plains of Denmark.

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Danish Countryside

A patchwork of agricultural fields stretching across the peninsula.

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Kiel Canal

The distinctive line of the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal cutting through the landscape.

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Alster & City Center

Stunning views of Hamburg's lakes and the Elbphilharmonie during the final approach.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea. Watch for the Kiel Canal crossing just before the descent intensifies.

Left Side Highlights
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Oslofjord

Panoramic views of the eastern fjord islands and the busy shipping lanes.

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BohuslΓ€n Coast

The unique rocky archipelago of Sweden's western shoreline.

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Great Belt

Distant views of the bridge connecting the main Danish islands.

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Fehmarn Construction

Aerial perspective of the massive tunnel project between Denmark and Germany.

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Schleswig-Holstein

The green, rolling hills and lakes of northern Germany during descent.

Choose this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. On very clear days, you may spot the Copenhagen skyline in the distance.

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Route Information

Distance: 725 km (450 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min

Departure: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)

Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Route Type: International

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