The great-circle path from Warsaw to Lisbon swings close to the Alpine foothills of southern Germany and Switzerland before crossing into France and Spain, giving left-side passengers a chance at distant mountain silhouettes during cruise, on top of the Warsaw river view at takeoff — a combination the ocean-and-plains-heavy right side can't match except during the Lisbon landing.
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Flight Path
Warsaw to Lisbon is 1,708 miles (2,749 km), a flight of about 3 hours 50 minutes.
Southern Germany and the northern edge of the Alps, followed by the Bay of Biscay coastline and the plains of northern Spain before descending into Portugal
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from WAW
LEFTDeparting WAW on runway 29, the climb-out curves the aircraft southwest, giving left-side passengers a view back over the Vistula River winding through Warsaw before the plain flattens out toward Germany.
Landing at LIS
RIGHTOn the typical northerly approach into LIS runway 20, the aircraft descends over central Lisbon and the Tagus estuary, putting the historic Belém district, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the river mouth on the right side of the plane.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Okecie (WAW) to Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Warsaw to Lisbon. The great-circle path from Warsaw to Lisbon swings close to the Alpine foothills of southern Germany and Switzerland before crossing into France and Spain, giving left-side passengers a chance at distant mountain silhouettes during cruise, on top of the Warsaw river view at takeoff — a combination the ocean-and-plains-heavy right side can't match except during the Lisbon landing.
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 on runway 29, the climb-out curves the aircraft southwest, giving left-side passengers a view back over the Vistula River winding through Warsaw before the plain flattens out toward Germany. Notable sights include: Vistula River, Warsaw city outskirts, Mazovian plains.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical northerly approach into LIS runway 20, the aircraft descends over central Lisbon and the Tagus estuary, putting the historic Belém district, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the river mouth on the right side of the plane. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém Tower, Lisbon downtown skyline.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Lisbon?
The flight from Okecie (WAW) to Lisboa (LIS) takes about 3 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,708 miles (2,749 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Warsaw to Lisbon flight path pass over?
Southern Germany and the northern edge of the Alps, followed by the Bay of Biscay coastline and the plains of northern Spain before descending into Portugal