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Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) to Chania International Airport (Chania)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Dinaric Alps, the Peloponnese coastline, and a breathtaking final approach over the dramatic White Mountains of Crete.
Swedish Coastline
Panoramic views of the Baltic coast and the elongated shapes of Γland and Gotland islands.
Dinaric Alps
The vast, limestone karst landscape stretching across the Balkan Peninsula toward the Mediterranean.
Gulf of Corinth
The narrow, dramatic strip of water that separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.
White Mountains (Lefka Ori)
The massive, snow-capped limestone peaks that dominate the horizon as you approach western Crete.
Souda Bay
One of the deepest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, visible during the final descent into Chania.
Chania Town
The historic Venetian harbor and lighthouse can often be spotted just before touchdown depending on the wind.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. For the most spectacular view, ensure your window is clear for the final 15 minutes of the flight to capture the 'Lefka Ori' mountain range, which remains snow-capped well into the spring.
Stockholm Archipelago
Thousands of pine-covered islands and rocky islets visible immediately after takeoff from Arlanda.
High Tatra Mountains
Sharp, jagged peaks along the border of Poland and Slovakia, providing a dramatic vertical contrast.
Budapest & Danube
Aerial perspective of the winding Danube River and the sprawling layout of the Hungarian capital.
Balkan Interior
Deep green valleys and dense forests characteristic of the Serbian and North Macedonian landscapes.
Cyclades Islands
A scattering of sun-drenched Greek islands surrounded by the deep azure waters of the Aegean Sea.
Choose the left side for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch closely during the first 10 minutes for the best views of the Swedish archipelago, and keep an eye out for the twinkling lights of Belgrade if flying during twilight.
Distance: 2,720 km (1,690 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Arrival: CHQ (35.531700134277344, 24.14970016479492)
Route Type: International
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