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Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Alps as you approach Switzerland, including the stunning Säntis massif and the southern shores of Lake Constance.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Karkonosze Mountains

Visible shortly after departure, marking the border between Poland and the Czech Republic.

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Linz & Danube

On a clear day, you can spot the winding Danube river and the city of Linz as you cross into Austria/Germany.

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Lake Constance

A massive border lake shared by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, offering brilliant blue vistas.

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The Alpstein Massif

The dramatic Säntis peak dominates the view as the aircraft begins its descent into the Zurich region.

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Lake Zurich

During the final approach, you often get a glimpse of the long, narrow Lake Zurich stretching toward the mountains.

Choose a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Alps. In the morning, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the mountain peaks. During winter, the snow-covered Sudetes and Alps provide a particularly dramatic landscape.

Right Side Highlights
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Wrocław

The historic 'City of a Hundred Bridges' is often visible on the right during the first third of the flight.

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Prague Region

Depending on the specific air corridor, the sprawling suburbs and historic outskirts of Prague can be seen.

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Munich & Bavaria

The plane typically passes north of Munich, providing views of the Bavarian plateau and urban centers.

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Black Forest

As you near the Swiss border, the dense, dark evergreen forests of the Schwarzwald appear to the west.

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Rhine Falls

Located near Schaffhausen, one of Europe's largest waterfalls is sometimes visible just before landing at ZRH.

The right side is excellent for city spotting, especially if the flight path takes you directly over central Europe's urban hubs. Keep an eye out for the Rhine Falls just minutes before touchdown; it appears as a white, foaming patch on the river near the Swiss-German border.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,031 km (641 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min

Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)

Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)

Route Type: International

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