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BOJ → LED
Which side of the plane to sit from Burgas Airport (Bourgas) to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Bulgarian coastline upon departure and provides the most iconic views of the Gulf of Finland and the historic center of St. Petersburg during the descent into Pulkovo.
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Burgas Bay
Panoramic views of the Vaya and Atanasovsko lakes immediately after takeoff.
Black Sea Coastline
A clear view of the Bulgarian Riviera heading north toward the Romanian border.
Carpathian Horizon
Distant views of the eastern ridges of the Carpathian Mountains when flying over Romania.
Lake Peipus
One of Europe's largest lakes, marking the border between Estonia and Russia during the late cruise phase.
St. Petersburg Panorama
On clear days during the descent, views of the Neva River delta and the city's historic spire-filled skyline.
Sit on the left for the 'Golden Hour' views if flying in the late afternoon, as the sun will be behind you or to your side, illuminating the Russian plains. On approach to LED, the left side typically offers a better view of the Gulf of Finland and the Lakhta Center skyscraper.
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Deep blue views of the open sea as the flight climbs to cruising altitude.
Central Russian Upland
A patchwork of vast agricultural fields and river valleys throughout central and western Russia.
Valdai Hills
Forested, rolling hills and small glacial lakes in the Northwest Russian region.
Pushkin and Pavlovsk
The suburban palace complexes of the Tsars are often visible to the south of the airport during the final approach.
The right side is excellent for seeing the sunrise if you are on an early morning flight. During the final approach to Pulkovo, watch for the Catherine Palace in Pushkin, which is often visible as a bright blue and gold structure among the greenery to the south of the runway.
Book Hotels in St. PetersburgDistance: 1,925 km (1,196 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: BOJ (42.56959915161133, 27.515199661254886)
Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Route Type: International
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