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KRK → HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (Krakow) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of urban landmarks, including the Gulf of Riga and Tallinn, culminating in the best views of the Finnish archipelago during the final descent.
Masurian Lake District
The 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' in Northeast Poland appears as a sparkling mosaic of blue and deep green forest.
Riga & The Gulf
Excellent views of the Latvian capital and the deep inward curve of the Gulf of Riga as you cross into Estonian airspace.
Tallinn Skyline
The medieval spires and modern towers of Tallinn are often clearly visible just before crossing the Gulf of Finland.
Baltic Forest Mosaic
Dense, continuous stretches of pine and spruce forests across Lithuania and Latvia, broken only by winding rivers.
Helsinki Archipelago
A breathtaking view of thousands of tiny rocky islands and islets as the aircraft descends into Vantaa Airport.
The right side is essential for seeing the urban centers of the Baltics. For the best experience, try to book a morning flight when the sun illuminates the Finnish coastline. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the Suomenlinna sea fortress if the approach path takes you directly over the city.
Warsaw Panorama
A distant view of the Polish capital and the Vistula River as the flight heads north across the Mazovian lowlands.
Baltic Horizon
Expansive views of the open Baltic Sea as the flight path parallels the Lithuanian and Latvian coastlines.
Saaremaa Island
Estonia's largest island, recognizable by its unique shape and the coastal cliffs of the West Estonian archipelago.
Northern Sunset
On evening flights, the western sky over the Baltic Sea provides spectacular long-lasting dusk colors due to the high latitude.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Baltic Sea. During winter, look for the 'ice line' where the sea begins to freeze near the Estonian coast. Keep a window blind down initially if the sun is too bright, then open it as you reach the Gulf of Finland.
Distance: 1,184 km (736 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: KRK (50.077702, 19.7848)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: International
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