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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the dense Masurian Lake District in northern Poland and typically provides the best panorama of the Berlin city skyline and the TV Tower during the final descent into the Tegel area.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Vilnius City Center

Excellent views of the Neris River, the Old Town, and the modern glass skyscrapers of the central business district.

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Baltic Horizon

On clear days, the distant blue line of the Baltic Sea and the Kaliningrad border area are visible to the north.

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Giżycko Lake District

The densest cluster of the Masurian lakes, connected by narrow canals and surrounded by lush green terrain.

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Oder River Border

The winding river that marks the international boundary between Poland and Germany, often surrounded by floodplains.

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Berlin Skyline

A spectacular view of the Fernsehturm (TV Tower) and the dense urban sprawl of central Berlin during the final approach.

The right side is the 'pro choice' for photography, especially as you enter German airspace. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing for the Berlin skyline. Evening flights provide beautiful lighting over the Baltic horizon to the north. Note that while Tegel is closed to commercial traffic now, this route path remains the standard corridor for the Berlin area.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Trakai Island Castle

Located just west of Vilnius, this stunning 14th-century red-brick fortress sits on an island in Lake Galvė.

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Southern Masurian Lakes

Glacial lakes scattered across the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, appearing as deep blue or silver mirrors.

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Poznań Cityscape

A major Polish city where the Warta River and the historic Old Town Square can be identified from cruising altitude.

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Brandenburg Woodlands

Expansive pine forests and small rural villages that characterize the approach into the Berlin region.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also excellent for spotting the historic architecture of Trakai shortly after takeoff if departing toward the west. During winter, look for the unique patterns of frozen lakes across the Polish plains.

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Route Information

Distance: 823 km (511 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: VNO (54.634102, 25.285801)

Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)

Route Type: International

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