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BOJ → HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Burgas Airport (Bourgas) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most diverse scenery, including the rugged Carpathian Mountains in Romania, the Baltic capitals of Riga and Tallinn, and the best approach views of downtown Helsinki and its surrounding archipelago.
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Carpathian Mountains
Aerial views of the Transylvanian Alps and the jagged peaks of the Romanian Carpathians shortly after takeoff.
Warsaw Skyline
Clear views of the Vistula River and the sprawling urban landscape of Poland's capital city.
Masurian Lake District
A stunning mosaic of over 2,000 lakes in northeastern Poland, visible as a sapphire-colored patchwork.
Old Town Riga
The historic center of the Latvian capital and the sweeping curves of the Daugava River.
Tallinn and the Baltic Coast
The medieval spires of Tallinn's Old Town and the rocky Estonian coastline meeting the Baltic Sea.
Helsinki City Center
A prime view of Senate Square and the White Cathedral during the final descent into Vantaa.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun glare. This side is particularly spectacular during the descent into Helsinki, as most landing patterns favor a view of the city center and the Suomenlinna sea fortress. In winter, keep an eye out for frozen lakes in Poland and Lithuania.
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Bulgarian Riviera
Immediately after departure, enjoy the panoramic view of the Black Sea coastline and Sunny Beach.
Dniester River
The winding path of the Dniester River marking the landscape near the Moldovan and Ukrainian borders.
Lithuanian Forests
Expansive views of the dense Aukštaitija National Park forests and deep blue glacial lakes.
Lake Peipus
One of Europe's largest lakes, forming a natural border between Estonia and Russia.
Gulf of Finland Islands
Clusters of thousands of tiny granite islands and skerries scattered across the sea near the Finnish coast.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise on early morning departures from Burgas. It offers unique views of the Black Sea and the vast Lake Peipus. During mid-winter, the right side may offer views of the Aurora Borealis if flying late in the evening as you head north toward the Arctic latitudes.
Book Hotels in HelsinkiDistance: 1,981 km (1,231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 38 min
Departure: BOJ (42.56959915161133, 27.515199661254886)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: International
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