Warsaw to Helsinki flight pathWAWHEL

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Flight time1h 40m
Distance584
Heading014° → 017°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.0 left·★ 2.5 right

While most of the flight crosses flat Polish terrain and open Baltic Sea with little to see on either side, the right side edges ahead thanks to the Helsinki archipelago and coastal approach visible during descent, which offers more visual interest than the plain agricultural land seen on departure from the left.

Takeoff · WAWLEFTWarsaw city center, Vistula River, Wisła river bends
Landing · HELRIGHTHelsinki archipelago islands, Suomenlinna fortress island, Gulf of Finland coastline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Open Baltic Sea with occasional distant views of the Estonian coastline near Tallinn before the route continues north toward the Gulf of Finland

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Warsaw (left side) — Warsaw city center, Vistula River, Wisła river bends, Warsaw's outer suburbs

Takeoff from WAW

LEFT

Departing WAW to the north, the initial climb and left-banking turn give a brief look back at Warsaw's skyline and the Vistula River winding through the city before the route heads out over flat Polish farmland.

Warsaw city centerVistula RiverWisła river bendsWarsaw's outer suburbs
Aerial window seat view during landing at Helsinki (right side) — Helsinki archipelago islands, Suomenlinna fortress island, Gulf of Finland coastline, Helsinki harbor

Landing at HEL

RIGHT

On the descent into HEL, the approach typically loops over the Gulf of Finland before lining up on the southwest-facing runways, giving a good view of Helsinki's coastal islands and harbor on the right side of the aircraft.

Helsinki archipelago islandsSuomenlinna fortress islandGulf of Finland coastlineHelsinki harbor

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Okecie (WAW) to Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Warsaw to Helsinki. While most of the flight crosses flat Polish terrain and open Baltic Sea with little to see on either side, the right side edges ahead thanks to the Helsinki archipelago and coastal approach visible during descent, which offers more visual interest than the plain agricultural land seen on departure from the left.

What can I see during takeoff from Okecie in Warsaw?

During takeoff from Okecie (WAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing WAW to the north, the initial climb and left-banking turn give a brief look back at Warsaw's skyline and the Vistula River winding through the city before the route heads out over flat Polish farmland. Notable sights include: Warsaw city center, Vistula River, Wisła river bends, Warsaw's outer suburbs.

What can I see when landing at Helsinki Vantaa in Helsinki?

When landing at Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into HEL, the approach typically loops over the Gulf of Finland before lining up on the southwest-facing runways, giving a good view of Helsinki's coastal islands and harbor on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Helsinki archipelago islands, Suomenlinna fortress island, Gulf of Finland coastline, Helsinki harbor.

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Helsinki?

The flight from Okecie (WAW) to Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) takes 1h40m.

What does the Warsaw to Helsinki flight path pass over?

Open Baltic Sea with occasional distant views of the Estonian coastline near Tallinn before the route continues north toward the Gulf of Finland