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CEE → LED
Which side of the plane to sit from Cherepovets Airport (Cherepovets) to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, and the iconic approach over the Neva River into St. Petersburg.
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Lake Ladoga
The stunning coastline of Europe's largest lake dominates the view for the middle portion of the flight.
Oreshek Fortress
The ancient Shlisselburg fortress sits on a small island where the Neva River meets Lake Ladoga.
St. Petersburg Skyline
A clear view of the Lakhta Center skyscraper and the historic city core during the descent.
Neva River Delta
Follow the winding path of the Neva as it carries water from Ladoga toward the Gulf of Finland.
Cherepovets Steel Mill
A birds-eye view of one of Russia's largest industrial complexes immediately after takeoff.
The right side is superior for evening flights as the sun sets over the Baltic, silhouetting the St. Petersburg skyline. Sit behind the wing for the best photography angles of the Neva River and the Oreshek Fortress. During winter, look for the dramatic ice patterns forming on the surface of Lake Ladoga.
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Rybinsk Reservoir
Glimpse the vast northern reaches of this massive man-made sea shortly after departure.
Vologda Taiga
Endless expanses of dense coniferous forests stretching across the Russian Northwest.
Imperial Estates
During the final descent, look for the Catherine Palace in Pushkin and the Pavlovsk park complex.
Volkhov River
A historic waterway that served as part of the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks.
On the left, focus on the departure phase to see the industrial scale of Cherepovets and the final five minutes of the flight for the historic palaces of the Romanovs. Morning flights provide soft lighting over the forest canopy, making the landscape appear more vibrant.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 441 km (274 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: CEE (59.273601532, 38.0158004761)
Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Route Type: Domestic
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