Seeing Hamburg from a plane3 ★
Germany's biggest port, about 60 miles up the Elbe from the North Sea. Look for the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes in the city center, the container terminals, and the wave-topped Elbphilharmonie.
3 of our routes pass it. Germany · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Berlin: sit on the left, 393 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Berlin | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 393 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Berlin | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 395 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Rome | Left | 516 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Hamburg from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Hamburg from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Hamburg at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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