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DUS → KTW
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Katowice International Airport (Katowice)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Central Europe's mountainous terrain, including the Thuringian Forest and the striking Karkonosze range along the Polish-Czech border.
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Sauerland Highlands
Rolling green hills and reservoirs of the 'Land of a Thousand Mountains' in Westphalia.
Thuringian Forest
A continuous ridge of dark evergreens and the famous Rennsteig hiking trail stretching across central Germany.
Ore Mountains
The Erzgebirge ridge marking the natural border between Saxony and the Czech Republic.
Karkonosze Mountains
The highest peaks of the Sudetes, featuring the prominent Śnieżka summit often capped with snow.
Upper Silesian Basin
The dramatic transition from lush forests to the heavy industrial landscape surrounding Katowice.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. The highlight is the Karkonosze range; in winter, the snow-covered peaks are particularly spectacular. During the final approach to KTW, you can see the dense concentration of mining and industrial infrastructure that defines the region.
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Ruhr Metropolis
Bird's eye view of the dense urban sprawl including Essen and Dortmund shortly after takeoff.
Hainich National Park
A vast expanse of ancient beech forests in Thuringia, visible as a deep green carpet.
Wrocław Cityscape
The historic 'City of a Hundred Bridges' with its iconic Cathedral Island and the Odra River.
Opole Power Plant
One of Poland's largest industrial sites with massive cooling towers visible during the descent.
Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the North German Plain. It is also ideal for spotting the winding Odra River as you cross into Poland. Keep an eye out for the Monument to the Battle of the Nations when passing Leipzig.
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Get eSIMs for PolandDistance: 868 km (539 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: KTW (50.4743, 19.08)
Route Type: International
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