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DUS → WRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Copernicus Wrocław Airport (Wroclaw)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the varied German central uplands, including the Thuringian Forest and the Erzgebirge, plus a chance to see the Elbe River and the scenic Sudetes mountains near the Polish border.
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Sauerland Hills
The 'Land of a Thousand Hills' provides lush green vistas early in the flight.
Ore Mountains
The Erzgebirge mountain range forms a dramatic natural border with the Czech Republic.
Dresden Elbe Valley
Iconic views of the historic city center and the distinctive curves of the Elbe river.
Sudetes Mountains
The Karkonosze range offers rugged peaks visible during the descent into Lower Silesia.
Lower Silesian Estates
Numerous historic palaces and manor houses dot the landscape as you approach Wroclaw.
The right side is significantly more scenic for terrain enthusiasts. On late afternoon flights, the low sun highlights the ridges of the Ore Mountains and Sudetes. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends for a potential view of the Giant Mountains (Karkonosze) to the south.
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Ruhr Area Outskirts
Dense urban and industrial landscapes of North Rhine-Westphalia shortly after takeoff.
Teutoburg Forest
Scenic forested ridges stretching towards the northern plains.
Magdeburg Elbe
Clear views of the historic city and the crossing of the Elbe river valley.
Lusatian Lake District
A massive landscape of artificial lakes created from former open-cast lignite mines.
Sit on this side during morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. It offers the best perspective of the flat northern German plains and the unique geometric patterns of the Lusatian mining reclamation projects.
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Get eSIMs for PolandDistance: 705 km (438 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: WRO (51.10269927979999, 16.885799408)
Route Type: International
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