The left side offers the only real topographic interest on this route — the Tatra Mountains at departure and a glimpse of Birmingham's urban approach at landing — while the right side stays over flat plains and the North Sea coastline for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Krakow to Birmingham is 942 miles (1,515 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
North German Plain, Elbe River near Dresden/Leipzig, Rhine-Ruhr urban corridor, Dutch coastline and southern North Sea crossing
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from KRK
LEFTDeparting Krakow on runway 25 turns the aircraft west, and the initial climb gives a clear view south toward the Tatra Mountains and the Beskids foothills rising above the Vistula basin. The right side only shows the flat farmland north of Krakow with little relief.
Landing at BHX
LEFTOn approach into Birmingham using runway 33, the aircraft tracks in from the southeast, giving left-side passengers a view over the rolling Cotswold-edge countryside and the sprawl of Birmingham's southern suburbs just before touchdown. The right side mostly faces open farmland with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) to Birmingham (BHX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Krakow to Birmingham. The left side offers the only real topographic interest on this route — the Tatra Mountains at departure and a glimpse of Birmingham's urban approach at landing — while the right side stays over flat plains and the North Sea coastline for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Balice Jp Ii International Airport in Krakow?
During takeoff from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Krakow on runway 25 turns the aircraft west, and the initial climb gives a clear view south toward the Tatra Mountains and the Beskids foothills rising above the Vistula basin. The right side only shows the flat farmland north of Krakow with little relief. Notable sights include: Tatra Mountains, Beskid foothills, Vistula River, Krakow's Old Town skyline.
What can I see when landing at Birmingham in Birmingham?
When landing at Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Birmingham using runway 33, the aircraft tracks in from the southeast, giving left-side passengers a view over the rolling Cotswold-edge countryside and the sprawl of Birmingham's southern suburbs just before touchdown. The right side mostly faces open farmland with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Birmingham city skyline, Edgbaston reservoir area, West Midlands suburban sprawl, patchwork English farmland.
How long is the flight from Krakow to Birmingham?
The flight from Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) to Birmingham (BHX) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 942 miles (1,515 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Krakow to Birmingham flight path pass over?
North German Plain, Elbe River near Dresden/Leipzig, Rhine-Ruhr urban corridor, Dutch coastline and southern North Sea crossing