About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Pyrzowice (KTW) to David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Katowice to Kopitnari. While the left side offers modest industrial-urban scenery during takeoff from Katowice, the right side delivers the dramatic Caucasus Mountains and river gorge during the approach to Kutaisi—a far more visually compelling and geographically distinctive feature. The landing experience on the right side significantly outweighs the takeoff advantage on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Pyrzowice in Katowice?
During takeoff from Pyrzowice (KTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the industrial Silesian landscape and Upper Silesian Metropolitan Area during climb-out, with visible urban sprawl and mining infrastructure around Katowice. Right side faces open agricultural plains with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Katowice city center and surrounding Silesian conurbation, Upper Silesian coal mining region with visible industrial structures, Vistula River valley to the north.
What can I see when landing at David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport in Kopitnari?
When landing at David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the dramatic approach to the Caucasus Mountains and the Mtkvari River valley near Kutaisi. The Lesser Caucasus range becomes increasingly prominent during descent, with visible ridgelines and gorges. Left side shows only flat to gently rolling terrain with minimal visual drama. Notable sights include: Lesser Caucasus Mountains with visible ridgelines and valleys, Mtkvari River gorge cutting through the landscape, Kutaisi city nestled in the river valley, foothills rising steeply from the plain.
How long is the flight from Katowice to Kopitnari?
The flight from Pyrzowice (KTW) to David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) takes 3h 15m.
What does the Katowice to Kopitnari flight path pass over?
Carpathian Mountains (southern Slovakia and northern Hungary) visible as a major ridge system during cruise; Danube River valley near Budapest; Balkans foothills in southern Serbia and northern Bulgaria; Black Sea coast approaching Georgia; Caucasus Mountains dominating the final descent phase