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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side is preferred primarily for the better lighting conditions (less direct glare from the sun) and superior views of Warsaw, the Vistula River, and the northern German landscapes including the Harz Mountains.

Right Side Highlights
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Warsaw Skyline

Excellent views of the Vistula River cutting through the Polish capital with its distinct mix of modern and historic architecture.

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Oder River

The natural border between Poland and Germany, often shimmering under the sunlight during the mid-flight phase.

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Leipzig Urban Area

A clear view of this major Saxon city, recognizable by its large central station and the Monument to the Battle of the Nations.

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Harz Mountains

On clear days, the Brocken peak—the highest point in Northern Germany—is visible to the north.

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Frankfurt Skyline

Depending on the landing pattern (Runway 07/25), you get a spectacular view of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers during final approach.

Sit on the right for the best chance of seeing the Frankfurt skyline during the landing approach. Use the morning flights for soft lighting over the Polish plains. Keep an eye out for the distinct circular fields and wind farms common in Northern Germany.

Left Side Highlights
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Smolensk Uplands

Dense mixed forests and rolling hills as you exit Russian airspace towards Belarus.

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Lublin & Southern Poland

Bird's eye view of the historic city centers and the patchwork agricultural fields of the Lublin Voivodeship.

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Ore Mountains

The Erzgebirge range forms a natural border between Germany and Czechia, visible in the distance during the cruise phase.

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Thuringian Forest

The 'Green Heart of Germany' provides a lush canopy view just before the descent into Frankfurt.

Fly during the morning to minimize direct southern sunlight glare. This side is ideal for spotting the industrial hubs of Saxony and the dense greenery of central Germany during late spring when the foliage is most vibrant.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,008 km (1,248 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min

Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)

Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Route Type: International

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