Turku to Gdansk is 447 miles (719 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The takeoff views of the Finnish archipelago and Gulf of Bothnia are more visually distinctive and dramatic than the landing approach. The right side captures the most geographically interesting features of this route.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Baltic Sea directly, passing over open water with no major landmarks visible in the mid-flight segment. The route travels southwest from Turku across the Gulf of Bothnia and central Baltic toward the Polish coast near Gdansk. Passengers may see scattered clouds over the open sea but few distinctive geographic features during cruise altitude.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TKU
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Finnish archipelago and the Gulf of Bothnia as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Turku. The left side faces inland toward central Finland with fewer distinctive visual features.
Landing at GDN
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Vistula River delta and Gdansk Bay as the aircraft descends on approach from the northwest. The right side faces inland toward the Polish countryside with less distinctive features during final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Turku (TKU) to Rebiechowo (GDN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Turku to Gdansk. The takeoff views of the Finnish archipelago and Gulf of Bothnia are more visually distinctive and dramatic than the landing approach. The right side captures the most geographically interesting features of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Turku in Turku?
During takeoff from Turku (TKU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Finnish archipelago and the Gulf of Bothnia as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Turku. The left side faces inland toward central Finland with fewer distinctive visual features. Notable sights include: Turku city and harbor, Finnish archipelago (Åland Islands region to the southwest), Gulf of Bothnia coastline, scattered lakes of central Finland.
What can I see when landing at Rebiechowo in Gdansk?
When landing at Rebiechowo (GDN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Vistula River delta and Gdansk Bay as the aircraft descends on approach from the northwest. The right side faces inland toward the Polish countryside with less distinctive features during final descent. Notable sights include: Gdansk Bay and coastline, Vistula River delta and estuary, Gdansk city and port facilities, Motława River through the old town.
How long is the flight from Turku to Gdansk?
The flight from Turku (TKU) to Rebiechowo (GDN) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 447 miles (719 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Turku to Gdansk flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Baltic Sea directly, passing over open water with no major landmarks visible in the mid-flight segment. The route travels southwest from Turku across the Gulf of Bothnia and central Baltic toward the Polish coast near Gdansk. Passengers may see scattered clouds over the open sea but few distinctive geographic features during cruise altitude.