Prague to Stockholm flight pathPRGARN

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Flight time2h 15m
Distance675
Heading011° → 014°
Best side
RightMostly right

While takeoff favors the left for Prague views, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with Lake Mälaren and the Stockholm archipelago. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Prague to Stockholm is 675 miles (1,087 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Vistula River valley (Poland), Baltic coastal plains, Pomeranian lakes region, transition from Central European plateau to Scandinavian shield terrain

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from PRG

LEFT

Left side offers views of the Vltava River winding through Prague's city center and the Bohemian Plateau terrain rolling northward. Right side faces industrial suburbs and less distinctive landscape.

Vltava RiverPrague Castle and Old Town spiresBohemian Plateau rolling hillsElbe River valley to the north
PRG RuzyneHub for Smartwings
Aerial window seat view during landing at Stockholm (right side) — Lake Mälaren (Sweden's third-largest lake), Stockholm archipelago islands, Arlanda Airport runways, Baltic Sea coastline

Landing at ARN

RIGHT

Right side provides clear views of Lake Mälaren's complex shoreline and Stockholm's archipelago as you descend into Arlanda. Left side faces inland forests with less distinctive features.

Lake MälarenStockholm archipelago islandsArlanda Airport runwaysBaltic Sea coastline
ARN ArlandaHub for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ruzyne (PRG) to Arlanda (ARN)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Prague to Stockholm. While takeoff favors the left for Prague views, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with Lake Mälaren and the Stockholm archipelago. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

What can I see during takeoff from Ruzyne in Prague?

During takeoff from Ruzyne (PRG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Vltava River winding through Prague's city center and the Bohemian Plateau terrain rolling northward. Right side faces industrial suburbs and less distinctive landscape. Notable sights include: Vltava River (Prague meanders), Prague Castle and Old Town spires, Bohemian Plateau rolling hills, Elbe River valley to the north.

What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?

When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides clear views of Lake Mälaren's complex shoreline and Stockholm's archipelago as you descend into Arlanda. Left side faces inland forests with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Lake Mälaren (Sweden's third-largest lake), Stockholm archipelago islands, Arlanda Airport runways, Baltic Sea coastline.

How long is the flight from Prague to Stockholm?

The flight from Ruzyne (PRG) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 675 miles (1,087 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Prague to Stockholm flight path pass over?

Vistula River valley (Poland), Baltic coastal plains, Pomeranian lakes region, transition from Central European plateau to Scandinavian shield terrain