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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Balkan mountain ranges and the sweeping crescent of the Carpathian Mountains, providing a diverse landscape from turquoise coasts to jagged peaks.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Albanian Riviera

Stunning turquoise waters and the rugged Llogara Pass visible shortly after departure from Corfu.

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Dinaric Alps

Dramatic karst limestone formations and deep canyons stretching across Montenegro and Serbia.

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Transylvanian Alps

The Southern Carpathian Mountains in Romania, featuring high peaks and dense, ancient forests.

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Iron Gates

The spectacular gorge on the Danube River that forms the boundary between Serbia and Romania.

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Minsk Lowlands

A transition into the flatter, lake-dotted landscapes of Eastern Europe as you approach Russian airspace.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. This side provides the best angle for viewing the dramatic transition from the Ionian Sea to the Balkan highlands. Watch closely about 45 minutes into the flight for the winding Danube River.

Right Side Highlights
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Pindus Mountains

The 'Spine of Greece' with snow-capped peaks visible during the initial climb phase.

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Bucharest Cityscape

Views of the Romanian capital, including the massive Palace of the Parliament building.

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Pontic Steppe

Vast agricultural plains and fertile black soil regions stretching towards the Black Sea horizon.

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Russian Heartland

The geometric patterns of large-scale Russian farms and meandering river basins like the Oka.

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Moscow Green Belt

The dense birch and pine forests surrounding the Domodedovo region during the final descent.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the golden hour light hitting the Russian plains. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you may see the distant glimmer of the Black Sea. Keep an eye out for the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria shortly after takeoff.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,203 km (1,369 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min

Departure: CFU (39.601898193359375, 19.911699295043945)

Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)

Route Type: International

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