Lisbon to Warsaw flight path: LIS to WAW

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Flight time3h 50m
Distance1,708
Heading047° → 069°
Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Lisbon's estuary and skyline at takeoff, and Warsaw's river and skyline on approach — while the cruise segment also favors the right, since the great-circle path skirts just north of the Pyrenees and passes south of the main Alpine crest, keeping both ranges visible on that side.

Takeoff · LISRIGHTTagus River estuary, Lisbon downtown and castle hill, 25 de Abril Bridge
Landing · WAWRIGHTVistula River, Warsaw city skyline and Palace of Culture and Science, Old Town riverside district

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Central Spanish plateau near Madrid, the Pyrenees foothills to the south, the Rhône valley and western Alps visible on the southern horizon, the Bohemian Forest and Vistula lowlands approaching Poland

Great circle distance and headings ›

Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Lisbon (right side) — Tagus River estuary, Lisbon downtown and castle hill, 25 de Abril Bridge, Atlantic coastline near the river mouth

Takeoff from LIS

RIGHT

Departing LIS on runway 02, the aircraft climbs north over the Tagus before banking right onto its ENE heading toward Poland. That turn puts Lisbon's downtown, the Tagus estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge squarely on the right side of the cabin.

Tagus River estuaryLisbon downtown and castle hill25 de Abril BridgeAtlantic coastline near the river mouth
Aerial window seat view during landing at Warsaw (right side) — Vistula River, Warsaw city skyline and Palace of Culture and Science, Old Town riverside district, Wilanów palace grounds

Landing at WAW

RIGHT

Arriving at WAW from the west under typical westerly winds, aircraft often loop around to land on runway 29, bringing the final approach in from the east over the Vistula. This puts the river and Warsaw's skyline, including the Palace of Culture, on the right side as the plane turns onto final.

Vistula RiverWarsaw city skyline and Palace of Culture and ScienceOld Town riverside districtWilanów palace grounds

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Okecie (WAW)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Warsaw. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Lisbon's estuary and skyline at takeoff, and Warsaw's river and skyline on approach — while the cruise segment also favors the right, since the great-circle path skirts just north of the Pyrenees and passes south of the main Alpine crest, keeping both ranges visible on that side.

What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?

During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LIS on runway 02, the aircraft climbs north over the Tagus before banking right onto its ENE heading toward Poland. That turn puts Lisbon's downtown, the Tagus estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge squarely on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon downtown and castle hill, 25 de Abril Bridge, Atlantic coastline near the river mouth.

What can I see when landing at Okecie in Warsaw?

When landing at Okecie (WAW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving at WAW from the west under typical westerly winds, aircraft often loop around to land on runway 29, bringing the final approach in from the east over the Vistula. This puts the river and Warsaw's skyline, including the Palace of Culture, on the right side as the plane turns onto final. Notable sights include: Vistula River, Warsaw city skyline and Palace of Culture and Science, Old Town riverside district, Wilanów palace grounds.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Warsaw?

The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Okecie (WAW) takes 3h 50m.

What does the Lisbon to Warsaw flight path pass over?

Central Spanish plateau near Madrid, the Pyrenees foothills to the south, the Rhône valley and western Alps visible on the southern horizon, the Bohemian Forest and Vistula lowlands approaching Poland