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NYO → CHQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (Stockholm) to Chania International Airport (Chania)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Aegean Sea archipelagos and a more scenic approach into Chania, showcasing the dramatic coastline of the Akrotiri Peninsula.
Baltic Archipelago
Immediately after takeoff from NYO, view the intricate network of islands and inlets along the Swedish coast.
Tatra Mountains
Cross the border of Poland and Slovakia with views of the jagged, high-altitude peaks of the Carpathian range.
Belgrade and the Danube
Look for the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers as you fly over the Serbian capital.
Cyclades Islands
A stunning mosaic of Greek islands like Milos or Santorini scattered across the deep blue Aegean Sea.
Akrotiri Peninsula
The final descent offers close-up views of the rugged Cretan coastline and isolated monasteries near the airport.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane, providing better lighting for photography. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, the island-hopping views over the Aegean are unparalleled. If flying in autumn, look for the sharp contrast between the green Balkans and the arid Greek landscapes.
Gdańsk Bay
Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the busy shipping lanes and port infrastructure of northern Poland.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged limestone mountains stretching through the Balkans provide a dramatic, textured landscape.
Peloponnese Coastline
Spot the southern tip of the Greek mainland with its deep gulfs and mountainous peninsulas.
Lefka Ori (White Mountains)
As you approach Crete, the massive limestone peaks of the White Mountains dominate the southern horizon.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, as you'll see the sun dip into the Mediterranean. Keep your window shade down during the midday flight over central Europe to avoid the intense glare, but open it as you reach the Greek coast for a view of the dramatic White Mountains which can stay snow-capped until early summer.
Distance: 2,640 km (1,640 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 31 min
Departure: NYO (58.78860092163086, 16.912200927734375)
Arrival: CHQ (35.531700134277344, 24.14970016479492)
Route Type: International
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