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XRY → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Jerez Airport (Jerez) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline and Coto Doñana National Park shortly after departure, followed by the dramatic transition across the Bay of Biscay and the intricate Dutch and Frisian coastal islands before landing.
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Coto Doñana National Park
Aerial views of the vast wetlands, marshes, and sand dunes where the Guadalquivir River meets the Atlantic.
Bay of Biscay
A deep blue expanse as the plane crosses from the northern Spanish coast toward the French coastline.
Nantes and the Loire
Vibrant views of the Loire River estuary as the flight path enters French airspace.
The Delta Works
Intricate engineering of the Dutch coastline, including dams and dikes near Zeeland and Rotterdam.
Frisian Islands
A stunning chain of islands stretching along the Dutch and German North Sea coast.
Elbe Estuary
The wide mouth of the Elbe River leading into the industrial heart of Northern Germany.
Choose a window seat on the left for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the sunset over the Atlantic and North Sea. This side provides the best perspective of the Dutch 'Polders' and the sea-facing side of the approach into Hamburg.
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Seville and the Guadalquivir
Clear views of the Andalusian capital and the winding river shortly after takeoff from Jerez.
Sistema Central
Rugged mountain ranges of central Spain, often visible as the flight passes north of Madrid.
Western Pyrenees
The edge of the Pyrenees mountain range near San Sebastián as the route heads into France.
Bordeaux Region
Vast stretches of famous vineyards and the Garonne river winding through southwestern France.
Parisian Outskirts
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Eiffel Tower or La Défense can sometimes be spotted to the east.
Hamburg City View
On the final approach (Runway 05), this side offers views of the Alster Lake and the Elbe Philharmonic Hall.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Spanish interior. During the descent into Hamburg, if the aircraft approaches from the south, this side often gets the most iconic view of the city center and the port area.
Book Hotels in HamburgDistance: 2,248 km (1,397 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: XRY (36.74459838867188, -6.060110092163086)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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