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WAW → SOF
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Sofia Airport (Sofia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the High Tatras early in the flight and provides a superior perspective of the rugged Transylvanian Alps (Southern Carpathians) and the vast Transylvanian plateau as you traverse Romania.
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High Tatras
Dramatic granite peaks along the Poland-Slovakia border, featuring Rysy and Gerlachovský štít.
Transylvanian Plateau
A hilly region in central Romania known for medieval towns and fortified churches visible from high altitude.
Southern Carpathians
Also known as the Transylvanian Alps, featuring the high Făgăraș and Bucegi massifs.
Danube River
The massive waterway forming the natural border between Romania and Bulgaria, often seen shimmering in the sun.
Sofia Descent
Aerial view of the northern Sofia outskirts and the Balkan Mountains during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun glare. Keep an eye out about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the Tatras. If the plane lands from the east (Runway 27), you will see the Iskar Gorge just before touchdown.
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The historic urban sprawl of southern Poland's largest cultural hub shortly after departure.
Pannonian Basin
The vast, flat agricultural plains of Eastern Hungary, creating a patchwork quilt effect.
The Iron Gates
A spectacular gorge on the Danube River between the Carpathians and the Balkan Mountains.
Vitosha Mountain
The iconic 2,290m peak that looms over Sofia, best seen if the plane circles for a southern approach.
Western Carpathians
The rolling, forested ridges of the Slovak and Romanian borderlands.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Balkan peninsula. On a clear day, you may spot the distant lights of Belgrade or the winding Danube. Watch for Vitosha Mountain on the right if the aircraft approaches from the west.
Book Hotels in SofiaDistance: 1,069 km (664 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Route Type: International
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