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ZRH → GDN
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (Gdansk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular approach over the Gulf of Gdansk, featuring the unique Hel Peninsula and the industrial beauty of the shipyards before landing.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' creates a stunning blue expanse at the border of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
Dresden and Elbe River
The winding Elbe river passing through the historic 'Florence of the Elbe' and its Baroque architecture.
Vistula River Valley
Following the meandering path of Poland's longest river as it heads toward the Baltic Sea.
Hel Peninsula
A breathtaking 35km long sand spit that looks like a thin needle dividing the Baltic Sea from the Bay of Puck.
Gdansk Port & Shipyards
Views of the massive cranes and container ships in one of the Baltic's most important maritime hubs.
The right side is essential for the arrival into Gdansk. For the best view of the Hel Peninsula, pray for a northern approach (Runway 29). During winter, look for ice formations along the Vistula River and the frozen edges of the Gulf.
Swiss Alps & Lake Zurich
Aerial views of the Swiss financial capital and the snow-capped peaks to the south during initial climb.
Black Forest
The dense, dark evergreen canopies of southwestern Germany visible as the plane reaches cruise altitude.
Leipzig Skyline
A clear view of the historic East German city and its prominent Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
Szczecin Lagoon
The large coastal lagoon on the Oder River delta marking the border between Germany and Poland.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get better views of the German countryside. Look out for the numerous wind farms across Northern Germany which are particularly striking from above.
Distance: 1,034 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)
Route Type: International
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