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RIX → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the historic Riga skyline at takeoff and a more consistent view of the German Baltic coastline and the Hamburg city center upon arrival.
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Riga Old Town
Aerial view of the Daugava River and the medieval spires of Riga's historic center immediately after departure.
Rügen Island
Clear views of Germany's largest island, including the famous white chalk cliffs of Jasmund National Park.
Rostock & Warnemünde
The bustling Baltic port and the wide sandy beaches of the German coast during the cruise phase.
Lübeck Cityscape
The 'City of Seven Spires' and its unique island-based old town as the plane begins its descent.
Alster Lakes
On the standard approach to HAM, you often fly directly past the Inner and Outer Alster lakes in the heart of Hamburg.
Select a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of Riga's skyline. For evening flights, this side experiences softer light, making it easier to photograph the German coastline without the direct glare of the sun.
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Jūrmala Beach
The long, white quartz sand coastline of Latvia's premier seaside resort town shortly after takeoff.
Bornholm Island
The rocky Danish island appearing as a gem in the middle of the Baltic Sea during mid-flight.
Fehmarn Sound Bridge
The iconic 'coat hanger' bridge connecting the island of Fehmarn to mainland Germany.
Port of Hamburg
Massive container terminals and the Elbe River industrial landscape if approaching from the west.
Holstein Switzerland
The rolling hills and lake-filled landscape of Schleswig-Holstein as you enter German airspace.
The right side is ideal for spotting maritime traffic in the Baltic Sea and the impressive infrastructure of the Fehmarn Sound. On morning flights, you will have the sun behind you, providing excellent lighting for the Latvian coast.
Book Hotels in HamburgDistance: 956 km (594 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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