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CHQ → WMI
Which side of the plane to sit from Chania International Airport (Chania) to Modlin Airport (Warsaw)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Greek islands during departure, a closer perspective of Mount Olympus, and the best views of the dramatic Tatra Mountains on the approach to Poland.
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Cyclades Islands
Stunning views of the Aegean archipelago shortly after takeoff from Crete.
Mount Olympus
The highest peak in Greece and legendary home of the gods, visible during the climb over the mainland.
Thessaloniki
A panoramic view of Greece's second-largest city and its prominent White Tower on the waterfront.
Tatra Mountains
The highest range of the Carpathians, featuring dramatic alpine peaks on the border of Slovakia and Poland.
Warsaw Skyline
During the descent into Modlin, the distant skyscrapers of central Warsaw are often visible to the east.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for Mount Olympus approximately 25 minutes after departure. In winter, the snow-capped Tatras provide the most spectacular scenery of the entire journey about 40 minutes before landing.
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Gulf of Corinth
A deep inlet of the Ionian Sea separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged karst mountain ranges stretching through Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest lake, easily recognizable by its elongated shape and emerald-green water.
Brno
The historic capital of Moravia, visible as the flight traverses the Czech Republic.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Adriatic Sea in the distance. This side is also better for viewing the agricultural patterns of the Great Hungarian Plain during the mid-flight phase.
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Get eSIMs for PolandDistance: 1,901 km (1,181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: CHQ (35.531700134277344, 24.14970016479492)
Arrival: WMI (52.451099, 20.6518)
Route Type: International
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