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KRK → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (Krakow) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the most dramatic sections of the Alps and the eastern ridges of the Pyrenees, with favorable lighting for photography during midday flights.
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The High Alps
Spectacular views of the snow-capped Austrian and Swiss Alps, including major massifs and glaciers mid-flight.
Mediterranean Glimpses
Aerial views of the Gulf of Lion and the coastline of Southern France as the plane heads toward Spain.
Eastern Pyrenees
A traverse over the rugged peaks and deep valleys marking the border between France and Spain.
Iberian System
The serrated ridges and arid plateaus of central-eastern Spain leading toward the capital.
Kraków Panorama
Immediately after takeoff, views of the Vistula River and the historic outskirts of Lesser Poland.
Choose the left side for morning or midday flights to avoid direct glare while capturing the Alps. Keep your camera ready approximately 45-60 minutes after departure for the most intense mountain scenery. During winter, the snow coverage on the Pyrenees is particularly striking on this side.
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Potential distant views of the 'City of a Hundred Spires' as the route crosses the Czech Republic.
Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopy of southwestern Germany's most famous woodland region.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic plateaus and craters of south-central France.
Sierra de Guadarrama
Dramatic rocky outcrops and pine forests just north of Madrid during the final descent.
Madrid Outskirts
A view of the sprawling urban expansion and business districts of Madrid when approaching from the north.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering a beautiful golden hour glow over the French and Spanish landscapes. During the descent into MAD, watch for the 'Cuatro Torres' skyscrapers if the plane approaches from the north. Check the flight path as a northern approach often gives right-side passengers a full view of the city center.
Book Hotels in MadridDistance: 2,103 km (1,307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: KRK (50.077702, 19.7848)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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