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TLS → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (Toulouse) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the volcanic Massif Central early in the flight and provides the most dramatic views of the Hamburg harbor and the Elbe River during the final approach.
Massif Central
View the dramatic volcanic landscape of central France, including the dormant craters of the Chaîne des Puys.
Loire Valley
The transition into the northern plains of France often reveals the winding path of the Loire River.
The Ruhr Area
As you enter German airspace, look down at the dense urban and industrial network of cities like Düsseldorf and Essen.
Port of Hamburg
On a typical southerly approach to HAM, this side provides an unbeatable view of the massive container terminals.
The Albe Estuary
Watch the widening Elbe river as it flows toward the North Sea just before the aircraft turns for landing.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the volcanic peaks in France. For the arrival in Hamburg, morning flights provide the best lighting for the port area, while evening flights offer a beautiful sunset backdrop over the water if the flight is slightly delayed.
Distant Alps
On exceptionally clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss and French Alps may be visible far to the southeast.
Burgundy Vineyards
Fly over the patchworked hills of eastern France, famous for producing world-class wines.
Frankfurt Skyline
The high-rise towers of Germany's financial capital can often be spotted in the distance during the cruise phase.
Harz Mountains
The northernmost mountain range in Germany appears as a dark, forested mass on the horizon before the descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, providing perfect natural light for the French countryside. Keep an eye out for the Outer Alster Lake just before touchdown if the pilot performs a standard northern circling pattern.
Distance: 1,278 km (794 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: TLS (43.629101, 1.36382)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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