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AMM β KBP
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Alia International Airport (Amman) to Boryspil International Airport (Kiev)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Jordan Rift Valley immediately after takeoff, followed by a cross-section of the rugged Anatolian interior and the vastness of the Black Sea as you head north toward Ukraine.
Jordan Rift Valley
Witness the stark beauty of the arid landscape and the winding Jordan River shortly after departing from Amman.
Sea of Galilee
Look for the distinct harp-shaped freshwater lake nestled among the green hills of the Galilee region.
Anatolian Plateau
The high-altitude plains of central Turkey offer a unique patchwork of salt lakes, volcanic hills, and agricultural mosaics.
Tuz GΓΆlΓΌ
View one of the world's largest hypersaline lakes, which appears as a brilliant white expanse in the heart of Turkey.
Black Sea Crossing
A long, tranquil stretch over the deep blue waters of the Black Sea before making landfall on the southern Ukrainian coast.
Ukrainian Steppe
As you enter Ukrainian airspace, the landscape shifts to the vast, fertile agricultural plains and meandering rivers of the north.
Sit on the right side for morning departures to have the sun behind the aircraft, providing perfect illumination of the Jordan Valley and the Anatolian plateau. In winter, look for the snow-capped peaks of central Turkey, which offer a stunning contrast against the brown landscape.
Levantine Coast
Catch glimpses of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and the dense urban sprawl of the Israeli and Lebanese coastlines during the initial ascent.
Western Taurus Peaks
View the rugged limestone ridges and deep valleys of the Taurus Mountains as the flight enters Turkish airspace from the south.
Turkish Riviera
Depending on the specific flight path, you may see the turquoise waters near Antalya and the scenic southern coastline of Turkey.
Kiev Skyline
On the final approach to Boryspil, the left side often provides a distant view of the Dnieper River and the golden domes of the city center.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to experience the orange glow reflecting off the Mediterranean Sea. During the descent into Kiev, this side is typically better for spotting the city's historic landmarks if the wind dictates a southern approach.
Distance: 2,113 km (1,313 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 49 min
Departure: AMM (31.7226009369, 35.9931983948)
Arrival: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Route Type: International
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