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Which side of the plane to sit from Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panorama of the Venetian Lagoon upon departure and a dramatic view of the high Alps, including Germany's tallest peak, the Zugspitze, before crossing the varied landscapes of central Germany.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Venice City Center

Spectacular bird's-eye view of the historic canals and St. Mark's Square shortly after takeoff from Marco Polo.

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The Dolomites

Jagged limestone peaks and deep green valleys of the South Tyrol region during the start of the Alpine crossing.

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Zugspitze

Germany's highest mountain is often visible as you exit the main Alpine ridge near the Austrian border.

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Munich Metropolis

Clear view of the Allianz Arena and the sprawling urban layout of the Bavarian capital.

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Hamburg Port

Dramatic views of the Elbe river and the massive container terminals on final approach to HAM.

Sit behind the wing for unobstructed photos of the Dolomites. On departure from VCE, the plane often banks right, providing the left side a perfect overhead view of the S-shaped Grand Canal. In winter, morning flights are ideal as the sun highlights the eastern faces of the mountains.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Venetian Lagoon

Views of the colorful islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello against the blue of the Adriatic.

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High Tauern Range

Austria's highest peaks, including the Grossglockner, are visible to the east during the cruise phase.

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Chiemsee

Known as the Bavarian Sea, this large lake with its famous palace islands is a prominent landmark.

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Thuringian Forest

The dense green ridges of central Germany's famous hiking region stretch out below the wing.

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Alster Lake

A beautiful view of Hamburg's inner-city lake and the surrounding white villas during the descent.

Focus on the lagoon islands immediately after takeoff. If landing at HAM from the south, the right side provides a great perspective of the Outer Alster. Afternoon flights are best on this side to avoid the harsh glare from the setting sun while flying north.

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Route Information

Distance: 919 km (571 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min

Departure: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)

Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Route Type: International

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