The right side offers a fleeting glimpse of Warsaw's skyline on departure and, more notably, a clear view of central London's landmarks along the Thames during the final approach into Heathrow, while the left side sees mostly flat, featureless plains and countryside for the entire flight.
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Flight Path
Warsaw to London is 913 miles (1,469 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the flat North European Plain over western Poland and eastern Germany, passing south of Berlin, then continues over the low-lying Dutch and northern German countryside before a short crossing of the North Sea's southern reaches near the English coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from WAW
RIGHTClimbing out from runway 29 to the west-northwest, the aircraft leaves Warsaw city center (which sits north of Okecie airport) on the right side, giving a brief but clear view of the Vistula River winding through the city and the Palace of Culture and Science before the plain takes over.
Landing at LHR
RIGHTOn the standard easterly approach into Heathrow's westerly runways (27L/27R), the final approach track passes just south of central London, so the city's skyline sits slightly north of the flight path and appears on the right side of the aircraft as it descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Okecie (WAW) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Warsaw to London. The right side offers a fleeting glimpse of Warsaw's skyline on departure and, more notably, a clear view of central London's landmarks along the Thames during the final approach into Heathrow, while the left side sees mostly flat, featureless plains and countryside for the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Okecie in Warsaw?
During takeoff from Okecie (WAW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out from runway 29 to the west-northwest, the aircraft leaves Warsaw city center (which sits north of Okecie airport) on the right side, giving a brief but clear view of the Vistula River winding through the city and the Palace of Culture and Science before the plain takes over. Notable sights include: Vistula River, Warsaw city center skyline (Palace of Culture and Science), Praga district, Mazovian farmland.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the standard easterly approach into Heathrow's westerly runways (27L/27R), the final approach track passes just south of central London, so the city's skyline sits slightly north of the flight path and appears on the right side of the aircraft as it descends. Notable sights include: River Thames bends through London, Canary Wharf towers, The Shard and London Eye, Kew Gardens/Richmond Park on final approach.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to London?
The flight from Okecie (WAW) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 913 miles (1,469 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Warsaw to London flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the flat North European Plain over western Poland and eastern Germany, passing south of Berlin, then continues over the low-lying Dutch and northern German countryside before a short crossing of the North Sea's southern reaches near the English coast.