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HER → RIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion) to Riga International Airport (Riga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is slightly superior due to the immediate views of the Cyclades islands after takeoff and a potential view of Mount Olympus while cruising over Greece.
Cyclades Islands
Stunning aerial perspectives of Santorini's caldera and the scattered white gems of the Aegean Sea.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods, rising prominently in Northern Greece with its multiple peaks.
Carpathian Mountains
The sweeping arc of the Eastern Carpathians, showcasing vast untouched forests and deep valleys in Romania.
Lithuanian Lakes
Thousands of glacial lakes sparkling across the landscape as you cross from Poland into the Baltic states.
Riga Suburbs
Views of the Baltic coastline and the sprawling outskirts of Riga during the final approach.
The right side is best for morning flights to see the Aegean islands illuminated. Look out for Santorini shortly after takeoff from HER. During winter, the Carpathian range in Romania provides a stunning white landscape. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Greek mainland for a glimpse of Olympus.
Cretan Coastline
Detailed views of the rugged northern shores of Crete and the Sea of Crete immediately after departure.
Dinaric Alps
Spectacular limestone peaks and karst landscapes stretching across Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
High Tatras
The jagged, alpine peaks marking the natural border between Slovakia and Poland, often snow-capped until late spring.
Warsaw Cityscape
A potential view of the Polish capital's skyscrapers and the winding Vistula River as you head north.
Latvian Forests
Dense green canopy and the Daugava River valley as the plane descends towards Riga.
Choose the left side for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid direct glare. Watch for the dramatic transition from the blue Mediterranean to the dense forests of Central Europe. If the flight path takes a more westerly route over the Adriatic, you will see the stunning Croatian islands.
Distance: 2,402 km (1,493 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Arrival: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Route Type: International
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