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CGN → KTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Katowice International Airport (Katowice)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the prominent mountain ranges along the German-Czech and Polish-Czech borders, including the Thuringian Forest and the Sudetes.
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Sauerland Hills
Known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, providing beautiful undulating landscapes shortly after takeoff.
Thuringian Forest
The long, dark green ridge of the Thuringian Forest, featuring the famous Rennsteig hiking trail.
Karkonosze Mountains
The highest part of the Sudetes, where you can spot Śnieżka peak on the border with the Czech Republic.
Upper Silesian Industrial Region
A unique landscape of mines, chimneys, and historical industrial architecture as you approach Katowice.
Gliwice and Katowice
The interlocking cities of the Silesian Metropolis, showcasing the transition from heavy industry to modern urbanism.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be positioned to the south, illuminating the northern slopes of the Sudetes and Erzgebirge mountains. Keep a lookout for the Giant Mountains (Karkonosze) roughly 20-30 minutes before landing, as they are often snow-capped from late autumn through spring.
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Bergisches Land
The densely wooded hills and valleys immediately east of Cologne after departure.
Ruhr Area Perimeter
Distances views of the massive industrial landscape and urban sprawl of the Ruhr region to the north.
Lower Silesian Forest
One of the largest continuous forest areas in Poland, appearing as a vast green carpet.
Wrocław Cityscape
The 'City of a Hundred Bridges' with its historic Old Town and the Oder River branching through the center.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon or evening to enjoy the sunset colors reflecting off the Oder River. It also provides a better view of the northern plains and the sprawl of the Polish lowlands during the descent into Katowice.
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Get eSIMs for PolandDistance: 841 km (523 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: KTW (50.4743, 19.08)
Route Type: International
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