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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the massive port of Rotterdam, the industrial heart of the Rhine-Ruhr area, the scenic Harz Mountains, and the best views of Leipzig city during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Thames Estuary

A sweeping view of the meeting point between the River Thames and the North Sea, featuring busy shipping lanes.

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Europoort Rotterdam

The immense scale of Europe's largest seaport, with its sprawling container terminals and the Maeslantkering storm surge barrier.

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The Rhine River

The flight crosses the Rhine near Duisburg and Düsseldorf, providing a view of the heavy industry and urban density of the Ruhr region.

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Harz National Park

Look for the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany, which is frequently shrouded in mist or capped with snow.

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Leipzig Skyline

As the plane enters the pattern for LEJ, you get a direct view of the Red Bull Arena and the city's historic center to the south.

The right side is highly recommended for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Rhine. For the best views of the Harz Mountains and the city of Leipzig, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view. During the approach to Leipzig/Halle, the right side usually provides a much clearer view of the Völkerschlachtdenkmal monument.

Left Side Highlights
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Suffolk Coastline

Clear views of the Orford Ness shingle spit and the intricate estuaries of the East Anglian coast shortly after takeoff.

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North Sea Wind Farms

Aerial perspective of the massive offshore wind arrays, including the London Array, dotting the shallow coastal waters.

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Dutch Polders

The geometric beauty of the Netherlands' reclaimed land and the expansive North Sea canal system.

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Teutoburg Forest

A long ridge of forested hills in Lower Saxony that stands out against the surrounding flat agricultural plains.

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Wolfsburg Autostadt

The enormous Volkswagen manufacturing plant and its iconic glass car towers can often be spotted to the north.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side provides a better view of the North Sea's coastal dynamics and the sprawling agricultural landscapes of Northern Germany. In winter, the low sun angle from the south can make the right side quite bright, making the left side better for photography.

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Route Information

Distance: 829 km (515 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min

Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Arrival: LEJ (51.423889, 12.236389)

Route Type: International

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