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TXL → GWT
Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin) to Westerland Sylt Airport (Westerland)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an iconic view of the Hindenburgdamm railway causeway and the unique tidal patterns of the Wadden Sea during the descent into Westerland.
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Lüneburg Heath
Aerial views of the expansive purple heathlands and pine forests of Lower Saxony.
Kiel Canal
The world's busiest artificial waterway is visible as a straight line cutting through the Schleswig-Holstein landscape.
Hindenburgdamm
The stunning 11km long railway embankment connecting Sylt to the mainland, surrounded by tidal waters.
Wadden Sea National Park
Intricate, fractal-like patterns of tidal creeks and sandbanks visible during the final approach.
Keitum Village
The historic 'Green Heart' of Sylt with its traditional thatched-roof captain's houses just before landing.
The Hindenburgdamm is the highlight of this route; it typically appears on the right during the approach to Runway 32. In spring and autumn, watch for massive flocks of migratory birds in the Wadden Sea shallows below.
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Berlin Suburbs
Panoramic views of the Havel river and the western residential districts of Spandau immediately after departure.
Lower Elbe River
Cross the wide Elbe estuary near the mouth of the North Sea, showing heavy shipping traffic.
Cuxhaven Coast
Views of the German Bight where the Elbe meets the North Sea, including the Kugelbake landmark.
North Frisian Islands
Distant views of Amrum and Föhr islands as the plane tracks north along the coastline.
Choose a seat behind the wing to capture the vastness of the mudflats. On afternoon flights, the sun is behind you, offering clear, saturated colors of the North Sea coastline without glare.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 417 km (259 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Arrival: GWT (54.9132003784, 8.34047031403)
Route Type: Domestic
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