About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Landvetter (GOT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to Gothenborg. While takeoff favors the right side, the landing view of Vänern lake is far more visually distinctive and memorable than Berlin's urban sprawl. The left side captures the most dramatic geographic feature of the entire route.
What can I see during takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
During takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Spree River winding through central Berlin during climb-out, plus the distinctive lakes of the Müggelsee system to the southeast. Left side shows only suburban sprawl and forests with no defining features. Notable sights include: Spree River (visible as silver ribbon through city center), Müggelsee (largest lake in Berlin, southeast of airport), Tegeler See (northwest, visible on clear days), Grunewald Forest (western edge of city).
What can I see when landing at Landvetter in Gothenborg?
When landing at Landvetter (GOT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of Vänern (Sweden's largest lake) and the Göta River valley during descent into Landvetter. Right side shows only forested terrain with no distinctive landmarks. Vänern is unmistakable from altitude and dominates the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Vänern (massive freshwater lake, 2,141 sq miles, impossible to miss), Göta River (connecting Vänern to the coast, visible as linear feature), Gothenburg city (visible as urban sprawl on western shore of Göta estuary), Landvetter Airport itself (visible at 2,000 feet on approach).
How long is the flight from Berlin to Gothenborg?
The flight from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Landvetter (GOT) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Berlin to Gothenborg flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Baltic Sea coast near Stralsund (Germany), then overflies the island of Rügen and the Pomeranian coast. The route then crosses open Baltic water for roughly 90 minutes before approaching the Swedish coast near Gothenburg. Vänern lake becomes visible approximately 30 minutes before landing. The Kattegat Strait (between Sweden and Denmark) is crossed during the northern portion of the flight but typically at altitude where it appears as open water with no distinctive features.