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Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?

Our Recommendation
7.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a more diverse landscape, transitioning from the Bavarian Alps foothills to the dense Šumava forests and the industrial heart of Upper Silesia, concluding with iconic views of the Vistula River.

Right Side Highlights
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Isar River Valley

Beautiful views of the turquoise Isar river cutting through the Bavarian landscape after departure.

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Bavarian Forest/Šumava

Cross over the dense mountain forests that form the natural border between Germany and the Czech Republic.

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Silesian Industrial Region

The sprawling urban and industrial complex of Katowice, identifiable by its massive cooling towers and mines.

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Vistula River Meanders

Poland's longest river provides a scenic guide path toward the Warsaw skyline during the approach.

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Warsaw Skyline

When landing from the south (Runway 33), the right side offers an excellent view of the city's high-rise cluster.

Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy golden hour lighting over the Polish landscape. Watch for the change from German agricultural order to the smaller, fragmented fields typical of rural Poland. This side frequently offers better views of the Warsaw city center during the standard landing approach from the south.

Left Side Highlights
7.0
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Regensburg Skyline

Visible shortly after takeoff, look for the UNESCO-listed medieval center and the Cathedral on the Danube.

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Prague Panorama

Depending on the flight path, the Czech capital with its many bridges and spires is visible to the north.

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Lower Silesian Plains

Extensive agricultural patterns and the Odra River winding through southwestern Poland.

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Kampinos National Park

A vast green lung located just northwest of Warsaw, visible during the final descent.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. It offers the best chance to spot Prague and the rolling hills of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. If landing on Runway 11 at WAW, you may get a closer look at the city center's skyscrapers.

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Route Information

Distance: 777 km (483 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min

Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)

Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)

Route Type: International

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