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RIX → TXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Baltic coastline, including the famous islands of Usedom and Rügen with its white chalk cliffs, providing more geographic variety than the inland views on the left.
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Baltic Coastline
Constant views of the deep blue Baltic Sea contrasting with the sandy beaches of the Lithuanian and Polish coasts.
Usedom Island
The divided island shared by Poland and Germany, featuring famous resort architecture and long wooden piers.
Rügen Island
The iconic Jasmund National Park white chalk cliffs and the Prora complex visible from high altitude.
Greifswalder Bodden
A large, shallow lagoon in the southern Baltic Sea known for its unique turquoise water hues.
Sit on the right side for the best scenic variety. For afternoon flights, the sun illuminates the white cliffs of Rügen perfectly. Keep your eyes peeled as the aircraft crosses from the sea to the German mainland, as the transition over the Vorpommern islands is the visual highlight of the trip.
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Riga Skyline
Aerial view of the Daugava River and the historic Old Town spires immediately after takeoff from RIX.
Gdańsk Bay
The industrial docks and urban layout of the Polish Tricity area as you pass over the northern Polish coast.
Drawsko Lake District
A mosaic of hundreds of small post-glacial lakes and dense forests in the West Pomeranian region of Poland.
Berlin Tegel Approach
Panoramic views of the northern Berlin suburbs and the Spandau forest during the descent into the city.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the best view of the Vistula River delta if the flight path tracks slightly inland. In winter, the frozen lakes of northern Poland create a stunning white-and-blue patchwork landscape.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 839 km (521 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Route Type: International
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