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WAW → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior as it typically offers the most direct views of both the Warsaw city center upon departure and the iconic Frankfurt 'Mainhattan' skyline during the final approach from the east.
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Warsaw City Center
Clear views of the Palace of Culture and Science and the growing cluster of modern skyscrapers shortly after takeoff.
Vistula River
The winding path of Poland's longest river as it snakes southwards through the Mazovian lowlands.
Thuringian Forest
Lush green mountain ridges of the Thüringer Wald in central Germany during the mid-flight segment.
Frankfurt Skyline
The best vantage point for Frankfurt's banking district and skyscrapers when landing on Runway 25 from the east.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Frankfurt skyline. Request a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. During the final 10 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the 'Mainhattan' view as the plane descends over the Main river.
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Kampinos National Park
The vast forest complex and UNESCO biosphere reserve located just northwest of the Warsaw urban area.
Dresden and the Elbe
Distant views of the historic Saxon capital and the Elbe River valley as you cross into German airspace.
Harz Mountains
On clear days, the northernmost mountain range in Germany and the Brocken peak can be seen on the horizon.
Taunus Mountains
The rolling hills of the Taunus range provide a scenic backdrop north of Frankfurt during the landing sequence.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. While you miss the main city center of Frankfurt on most approaches, you get a much better view of the Taunus mountain range and the northern suburbs of the Rhine-Main region.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 896 km (557 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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