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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior coastal views of the North Sea and the possibility of spotting the Baltic coast, while avoiding direct glare from the sun on eastbound flights.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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English Channel Coast

Scenic views of the Kentish shoreline and the North Sea crossing shortly after departure from Gatwick.

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Rotterdam Port

A birds-eye view of the massive infrastructure of Europe's largest seaport and the Dutch delta.

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Hamburg and the Elbe

The winding Elbe river and the dense urban layout of Northern Germany's largest port city.

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Baltic Sea Coastline

Depending on the specific airway, glimpses of the sandy coastlines of Northern Germany and Poland.

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Mazurian Lake District

The stunning landscape of northeastern Poland, characterized by thousands of post-glacial lakes.

Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, which improves visibility and photography. Look out early for the White Cliffs of Dover and the intricate Dutch waterway systems. During winter, the low sun creates high-contrast shadows over the Polish lakes.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Kent Countryside

The rolling green hills of the Kent Downs, often called the Garden of England.

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Rhine-Ruhr Region

The massive industrial heartland and interconnected cities of Western Germany.

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Berlin Skyline

The sprawling German capital is often visible to the north-east if the flight corridor passes Central Germany.

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Vistula River

The winding path of Poland's longest river as it cuts through the central agricultural plains.

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Belarusian Taiga

Dense pine forests and the agricultural patchwork typical of the final descent into Minsk.

The right side is better for urban enthusiasts, offering views of the industrial Ruhr area and potentially Berlin. Expect strong sunlight during midday flights which can cause glare. During late afternoon flights, you may experience a beautiful sunset over the Polish-Belarusian border.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,921 km (1,194 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min

Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)

Arrival: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)

Route Type: International

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