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ZAD → TXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Zadar Airport (Zadar) to Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Velebit mountain range immediately after takeoff, followed by a direct perspective of the Eastern Alps and clear views of the historic cities of Prague and Dresden before descending into Berlin.
Velebit Mountains
Stunning karst formations and white limestone peaks of Croatia's longest mountain range passing immediately to the east.
Plitvice Region
The lush, forested plateau of the Lika region where the famous Plitvice Lakes are situated among the karst terrain.
Prague Skyline
A clear view of the 'City of a Hundred Spires' and the winding Vltava River as the route passes over the Czech Republic.
Dresden Elbe Valley
The restored baroque architecture of Dresden's Altstadt and the sweeping curves of the Elbe River.
Berlin Cityscape
On the final approach into the Berlin area, the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) and the dense urban grid of the capital come into focus.
Choose the right side for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Dinaric Alps. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of takeoff for the best shots of the Velebit range. During the descent, this side often offers a more direct view of the Berlin city center depending on the wind-driven runway configuration.
Kornati Archipelago
Dense clusters of limestone islands and reefs scattered across the deep blue Adriatic Sea visible during the initial climb.
Julian Alps
Majestic snow-capped peaks of Slovenia, including Mount Triglav, appearing as the flight enters Central European airspace.
Hohe Tauern
The high central ridge of the Austrian Alps featuring the Grossglockner glacier and rugged alpine terrain.
Munich Basin
On clear days, the distant sprawl of Munich and the Allianz Arena can be spotted on the western horizon.
Thuringian Forest
Expansive green canopies and rolling hills as the flight crosses from Bavaria into the central German highlands.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare while photographing the Alps. This side provides a better angle for the Adriatic coastline if the aircraft departs toward the northwest over the islands.
Distance: 952 km (592 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: ZAD (44.108299, 15.3467)
Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Route Type: International
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