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WAW β HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views including the Warsaw city center on departure and a high probability of seeing the Hamburg Alster lakes and harbor on the descent.
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Warsaw Skyline
Unmatched views of the Palace of Culture and Science and the modern skyscrapers of the Polish capital.
Vistula River
The wide, natural banks of Poland's longest river as it snakes north toward the Baltic.
Mecklenburg Lake District
A stunning mosaic of thousands of glacial lakes scattered across northern Germany.
Port of Hamburg
Aerial view of one of the world's largest container terminals and the Elbe bridges.
Alster Lakes
The Inner and Outer Alster lakes provide a beautiful urban center-point during the final approach.
The right side is superior for landmarks. Request a seat here for a chance to see the Warsaw city center immediately after takeoff if departing toward the west. During the descent into HAM, aircraft often fly a pattern that showcases the Alster lakes and the massive port infrastructure to the right. Morning flights offer the best lighting for these views.
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The sprawling industrial and residential landscape of Poland's former textile hub.
PoznaΕ City
View of the historic Old Town and the Warta River winding through the city center.
Lower Silesian Forests
Dense, expansive pine forests that dominate the landscape near the Polish-German border.
Berlin Hinterland
The southern outskirts of the German capital and the Brandenburg countryside.
Elbe River Valley
The majestic Elbe river becomes prominent as the flight approaches the Hamburg region from the southeast.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to minimize direct sun glare. This side provides a better perspective of the rolling agricultural plains of central Poland and the dramatic transition into the thick forests of the border region. On clear days, you may spot the southern lakes of the Brandenburg region before the final descent into Hamburg.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 753 km (468 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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