The takeoff from Košice offers more dramatic and distinctive natural scenery with the High Tatras and Low Tatras mountain ranges. While the landing into Burbank provides urban and mountain views, the Slovak mountains are more visually striking and geographically prominent from the window.
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Flight Path
Kosice to Burbank is 6,194 miles (9,969 km), a flight of about 10 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses central Europe (Carpathian Mountains visible from cruising altitude over Romania/Hungary), then transitions over the Atlantic with no significant landmarks, before approaching North America over the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain foothills. The Rockies may be visible during the descent phase into California, though at distance. Most of the transatlantic portion offers only ocean and cloud formations.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from KSC
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Low Tatras and High Tatras mountain ranges immediately south and southeast of Košice during climb-out. The aircraft departs eastward initially before turning west, so right-side passengers see the dramatic Slovak mountain terrain that dominates the landscape around the airport.
Landing at BUR
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin sprawl during descent into Burbank. As the aircraft approaches from the east on final approach, left-side passengers see the dramatic transition from desert foothills to the urban landscape of the San Fernando Valley and greater LA.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kosice (KSC) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kosice to Burbank. The takeoff from Košice offers more dramatic and distinctive natural scenery with the High Tatras and Low Tatras mountain ranges. While the landing into Burbank provides urban and mountain views, the Slovak mountains are more visually striking and geographically prominent from the window.
What can I see during takeoff from Kosice in Kosice?
During takeoff from Kosice (KSC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Low Tatras and High Tatras mountain ranges immediately south and southeast of Košice during climb-out. The aircraft departs eastward initially before turning west, so right-side passengers see the dramatic Slovak mountain terrain that dominates the landscape around the airport. Notable sights include: High Tatras (southeast), Low Tatras (south), Hornád River valley (immediate vicinity), Košice city sprawl (below).
What can I see when landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena in Burbank?
When landing at Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Los Angeles basin sprawl during descent into Burbank. As the aircraft approaches from the east on final approach, left-side passengers see the dramatic transition from desert foothills to the urban landscape of the San Fernando Valley and greater LA. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains (north and northeast), San Fernando Valley urban grid (below), Los Angeles basin haze layer (west), Verdugo Mountains (immediate north of Burbank).
How long is the flight from Kosice to Burbank?
The flight from Kosice (KSC) to Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) takes about 10 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,194 miles (9,969 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kosice to Burbank flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Europe (Carpathian Mountains visible from cruising altitude over Romania/Hungary), then transitions over the Atlantic with no significant landmarks, before approaching North America over the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain foothills. The Rockies may be visible during the descent phase into California, though at distance. Most of the transatlantic portion offers only ocean and cloud formations.