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Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin) to Khrabrovo Airport (Kaliningrad)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a stunning sequence of coastal vistas, including the dramatic Baltic Sea shoreline, the unique Hel Peninsula, and the moving dunes of the Polish coast.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Baltic Coastline

Continuous views of the sparkling Baltic Sea and the sandy beaches of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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Stettin Lagoon

A vast coastal lagoon at the mouth of the Oder River, marking the border between Germany and Poland.

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Słowiński National Park

Famous 'moving' sand dunes that look like a miniature desert right next to the sea.

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Hel Peninsula

The strikingly thin, 35km long sandbar that curves into the Gulf of Gdańsk.

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Sambia Peninsula

The rugged northern coast of the Kaliningrad exclave as the plane begins its final descent.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare and enjoy the best light hitting the coastline. Watch for the Hel Peninsula about 40 minutes into the flight; it is the most recognizable geographic feature of the route. During summer, the turquoise waters near the shore are particularly vibrant.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Berlin Cityscape

Aerial views of the northern Berlin districts and the sprawling Tegeler See immediately after takeoff.

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Lower Oder Valley

Rich wetlands and river meanders of the German-Polish border national park.

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Pomeranian Lake District

Dense forests interspersed with hundreds of small glacial lakes throughout Western Poland.

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Gdańsk & Gdynia

The industrial ports and historic urban sprawl of the Tricity area near the Vistula mouth.

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Vistula Spit

A long, narrow strip of land separating the Vistula Lagoon from the open Baltic Sea.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to have the sun behind you. This side provides a better view of the urban layout of Gdańsk. Keep an eye out for the Vistula Spit just before crossing into Russian airspace; it creates a very distinct boundary between the dark lagoon and the lighter sea water.

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Route Information

Distance: 546 km (339 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 55 min

Departure: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)

Arrival: KGD (54.88999938964844, 20.592599868774418)

Route Type: International

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