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LWO → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Lviv International Airport (Lvov) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side typically offers a more dramatic view of the Warsaw skyline upon approach and a better angle for spotting historic Polish cities like Lublin during the short transit.
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Zamość Old Town
The unique Renaissance grid layout of this UNESCO World Heritage site is often visible from cruising altitude.
Lublin City Skyline
A clear view of the historic castle and the towers of the Old Town as you fly northwest.
Wieprz River Valley
Scenic meanders and wetlands through the Lublin Voivodeship area.
Warsaw Skyscrapers
Iconic views of the city center skyline, including the Palace of Culture and Science, during the final approach.
This side is excellent for viewing the Renaissance architecture of Zamość. During the descent into Chopin Airport, look for the towering skyscrapers of the city center. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind you for clearer photography of the Polish landscape.
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Lviv Historic Center
A view of the Rynok Square and the High Castle Hill immediately after takeoff depending on the runway direction.
Roztocze National Park
Rolling green hills and dense forests that straddle the border between Ukraine and Poland.
Lublin Uplands
A vast patchwork of agricultural fields and rural landscapes typical of the Polish countryside.
Vistula River
The winding path of Poland's longest river as the plane begins its descent into the Warsaw region.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Vistula River's southern bends. Afternoon flights provide soft lighting over the Lublin Uplands. Check the wind direction; a northern approach often puts the Warsaw city center on this side during the final turn.
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Get eSIMs for PolandDistance: 335 km (208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: LWO (49.8125, 23.95610046386719)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
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