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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the unique Baltic coastline, including the Hel Peninsula, and provides a closer look at the Harz Mountains and the Berlin metropolitan area during the transit across Germany.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Hel Peninsula

The narrow, 35km long sandbar curling into the Baltic Sea is one of Europe's most unique geographic features.

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Port of Gdynia

Massive container terminals and the naval base are clearly visible as the plane climbs away from the coast.

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Szczecin Lagoon

The expansive water border between Poland and Germany where the Oder River meets the Baltic Sea.

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Berlin Horizon

The sprawling German capital and the distinct silhouette of the Fernsehturm (TV Tower) can often be spotted to the north.

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Harz Mountains

The Brocken peak and the rugged, mystical granite terrain of northern Germany's highest mountain range.

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Taunus Hills

Rolling hills and historic castle ruins dotting the landscape just north of Frankfurt during the landing phase.

For the best coastal views, sit on the right side during morning flights to have the sun behind you. Look out for the wind turbines in the Baltic Sea and the Elbe River crossing. This side is particularly scenic in autumn when the Harz forests change color.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Gdańsk Old Town

Aerial perspective of the historic city center, the Motława River, and the iconic Crane immediately after takeoff.

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Kashubian Lake District

A stunning mosaic of hundreds of post-glacial lakes surrounded by dense forests in northern Poland.

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Poznań View

Clear views of the Warta River and the historic Ostrów Tumski cathedral district if the flight path tracks southward.

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Thuringian Forest

The 'Green Heart of Germany' appears as a massive, dark green expanse of spruce and fir trees during mid-flight.

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Frankfurt Skyline

Unobstructed views of Germany's only high-rise skyline, the 'Mainhattan', during the final descent into FRA.

Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the German landscape. During the approach to Frankfurt, if the wind is from the East (Runway 07), the left side provides an incredible close-up of the financial district skyscrapers.

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Route Information

Distance: 828 km (514 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min

Departure: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)

Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Route Type: International

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