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MSQ → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is favored for its direct views of the Minsk city center and the stunning Warsaw skyscraper skyline during the standard approach into Chopin Airport.
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Minsk Urban Core
Clear views of Independence Avenue and the Svislach river winding through the city center.
Zaslawye Reservoir
Known as the Minsk Sea, this large body of water is a major landmark northwest of the capital.
Naliboki Forest
A massive emerald expanse of dense temperate woodland in western Belarus.
Podlaskie Plains
The scenic patchwork of rural Polish agriculture and small forested patches.
Warsaw Skyline
The dramatic view of the Palace of Culture and Science and modern glass towers as the plane lands.
The right side is the prime choice for seeing both capitals. In Warsaw, the flight path usually maneuvers to put the city center on the right for a scenic entry. Afternoon flights provide optimal lighting for city photography.
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Baranovichi Junction
A major industrial and railway crossing visible south of the flight path.
Brest Fortress Area
The historic site and the confluence of the Bug and Mukhavets rivers near the border.
Western Bug River
The serpentine water border that separates Belarus from the European Union.
Siedlce Town
A characteristic Polish regional hub with its distinct grid of red-roofed buildings.
Southern Warsaw
The residential and industrial landscapes of the Masovian Voivodeship on final descent.
For the best visibility of the border zone, choose a morning flight to avoid the afternoon sun. Observe the sharp transition from large Belarusian collective farms to smaller, private Polish land strips.
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Get eSIMs for PolandDistance: 509 km (316 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
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