While the left side has a decent view of Poznan on departure, the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff: the descent into Zurich with Lake Zurich, the city, and the distant Alps is one of the better arrival views in central Europe. The right side also tracks the Sudeten foothills and later the Czech-German border terrain during cruise.
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Flight Path
Poznan to Zurich is 502 miles (809 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
The route crosses the flat Polish lowlands south of Poznan, then passes over the Sudeten Mountains along the Polish-Czech border, crosses the Bohemian Basin over the Czech Republic, transits over Bavaria in southern Germany including the Bavarian Plateau, and crosses the Rhine Valley before entering Swiss airspace over the Jura hills north of Zurich.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from POZ
LEFTPoznan's primary runway is 10/28, so departures heading southwest toward Zurich typically use runway 28, climbing out over the city center to the east initially before turning south. A left-side seat gives you a view over central Poznan including the Old Market Square area and the Warta River as the aircraft banks south.
Landing at ZRH
RIGHTZurich typically uses runway 14 or 16 for arrivals from the north, meaning aircraft approach from the northeast descending over the Swiss Mittelland. A right-side seat on final approach gives a clear view of Lake Zurich stretching away to the southeast, with the city of Zurich visible along the lakeshore and the Alps forming the backdrop to the south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lawica (POZ) to Zurich (ZRH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Poznan to Zurich. While the left side has a decent view of Poznan on departure, the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff: the descent into Zurich with Lake Zurich, the city, and the distant Alps is one of the better arrival views in central Europe. The right side also tracks the Sudeten foothills and later the Czech-German border terrain during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Lawica in Poznan?
During takeoff from Lawica (POZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Poznan's primary runway is 10/28, so departures heading southwest toward Zurich typically use runway 28, climbing out over the city center to the east initially before turning south. A left-side seat gives you a view over central Poznan including the Old Market Square area and the Warta River as the aircraft banks south. Notable sights include: Warta River winding through Poznan, Old Market Square district, Lake Maltanskie to the southeast, urban grid of central Poznan.
What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?
When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Zurich typically uses runway 14 or 16 for arrivals from the north, meaning aircraft approach from the northeast descending over the Swiss Mittelland. A right-side seat on final approach gives a clear view of Lake Zurich stretching away to the southeast, with the city of Zurich visible along the lakeshore and the Alps forming the backdrop to the south. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Zurich city center and lakeshore, the Glarus Alps on the southern horizon, the Limmat River valley.
How long is the flight from Poznan to Zurich?
The flight from Lawica (POZ) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 502 miles (809 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Poznan to Zurich flight path pass over?
The route crosses the flat Polish lowlands south of Poznan, then passes over the Sudeten Mountains along the Polish-Czech border, crosses the Bohemian Basin over the Czech Republic, transits over Bavaria in southern Germany including the Bavarian Plateau, and crosses the Rhine Valley before entering Swiss airspace over the Jura hills north of Zurich.