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MAD → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior panoramic views of the Pyrenees and the snow-capped Alpine peaks in the distance, offering a more dramatic transition across Europe.
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The Pyrenees
Stunning crossing of the high mountain border between Spain and France.
The Alps
Exceptional panoramic views of the Swiss and French Alps to the south during the cruise phase.
Prague & Bohemia
The red-roofed cities and historic landscape of the Czech Republic.
Vistula River
The winding 'Wisła' river guiding the final approach into Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Warsaw Skyline
Excellent views of the Palace of Culture and Science during the descent.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for mountain lovers. Try to book a seat behind the wing to capture the full scale of the Alps. On winter flights, the snow coverage makes the mountain ranges particularly photogenic. Note that morning flights will have the sun on this side, making it very bright; afternoon flights offer much softer light for photography.
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Sierra de Guadarrama
The rugged mountain range north of Madrid visible shortly after takeoff.
Ebro River Valley
Aerial views of Spain's famous wine regions and the fertile plains of the north.
Central Massif
The high plateau and volcanic peaks of south-central France.
Frankfurt am Main
Distant views of Germany's financial skyline and major river junctions.
Lower Silesian Forests
Expansive green canopies as the plane enters Polish airspace from the west.
This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. It offers a great perspective of the transition from the dry Iberian plateau to the lush greenery of Northern Europe. Watch for the patchwork patterns of French farmland during the mid-flight transition.
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Get eSIMs for PolandDistance: 2,271 km (1,411 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 2 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
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