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KRK → BFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (Krakow) to Belfast International Airport (Belfast)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Frisian Islands, the rolling hills of the English Peak District, and a typically more scenic approach over Belfast Lough during the final descent.
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Vistula River Valley
Panoramic views of the Vistula winding through the Lesser Poland landscape immediately after takeoff from KRK.
Wadden Sea & Frisian Islands
The unique tidal flats and string of islands along the German and Dutch northern coastlines.
Peak District National Park
The iconic green moors and dales of northern England's premier national park.
Isle of Man
The entire island, including Snaefell mountain, is often visible in the middle of the Irish Sea.
Belfast Lough & City
The industrial cranes of the shipyard and the historic city center are best seen from this side during the standard approach to BFS.
Morning flights provide excellent light for viewing the Dutch and English coastlines. As you approach Belfast, keep your camera ready for the 'Samson and Goliath' cranes at the Harland & Wolff shipyard, which are prominent landmarks on this side.
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Sudetes Mountains
Aerial views of the Karkonosze range along the Polish-Czech border shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Dresden and the Elbe
A clear view of the historic German city and the winding Elbe river as the flight crosses Central Europe.
Zeeland Delta
The intricate network of dams and bridges of the Dutch Delta Works along the southwestern coast of the Netherlands.
Snowdonia Peaks
The rugged, dramatic mountains of North Wales are visible while crossing the Irish Sea towards Northern Ireland.
Strangford Lough
A large sea loch to the south of Belfast, dotted with small islands, visible during the final approach pattern.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the wing. If the flight path takes a more southerly route over England, you may see the distant lights of London or the sprawling Thames Estuary.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,825 km (1,134 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: KRK (50.077702, 19.7848)
Arrival: BFS (54.6575012207, -6.21582984924)
Route Type: International
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