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LED → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a stunning panoramic of the Baltic coastline, the unique sand dunes of the Curonian Spit, and the beautiful Masurian Lake District in northern Poland.
Gulf of Finland
Clear views of the Kronstadt naval base and the artificial islands guarding the entrance to St. Petersburg.
Estonian Islands
Spotting the large, forested islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa jutting into the blue Baltic Sea.
The Curonian Spit
The spectacular 98km long thin sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
Masurian Lake District
A breathtaking view of thousands of post-glacial lakes interconnected by rivers and canals in northern Poland.
Warsaw Skyline
The modern skyscrapers and the Vistula River as the plane banks for its final approach into Chopin Airport.
The right side is the definitive choice for coastal enthusiasts. For the best view of the Curonian Spit, monitor your flight progress around the midway point. In winter, the frozen coastal lagoons and the snow-covered Masurian lakes provide a high-contrast, starkly beautiful landscape.
St. Petersburg Skyline
Aerial views of the Neva River, the Hermitage, and the needle-like Lakhta Center during the initial climb.
Baltic Forest Mosaic
The deep green expanse of the Taiga-style forests stretching across eastern Estonia and Latvia.
Vilnius Outskirts
Glimpses of the Lithuanian capital and the winding Neris River if the flight path tracks slightly eastward.
Masovian Lowlands
The agricultural heartland of Poland, characterized by narrow, colorful strip fields typical of the region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for spotting the dense, inland forest systems of the Baltic states. Watch for the sudden shift to the patchwork agriculture of Poland as you cross the border near Suwalki.
Distance: 1,025 km (637 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
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