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DOK β TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Donetsk International Airport (Donetsk) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Israeli coastline during the final approach, including views of Haifa and the urban sprawl of Tel Aviv, along with the rugged Taurus Mountains in Turkey.
Sea of Azov Coastline
Visible shortly after departure, offering views of the eastern wetlands and the industrial outskirts of Mariupol.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks in southern Turkey that provide a rugged contrast to the Mediterranean blue.
Adana and Cilicia
Glimpses of the fertile Cilician Plain and the sprawling urban center of Adana as you head toward the sea.
Israeli Northern Coast
A stunning panoramic view of Haifa, Mount Carmel, and the coastline stretching down toward Netanya.
Tel Aviv Skyline
During the final descent into Ben Gurion, the left side typically gets a clear view of the Mediterranean skyline and white city architecture.
Sit on the left for the best sunrise views on morning flights. The most critical viewing window is the last 20 minutes of flight when the plane banks along the Mediterranean coast; keep your window shade up as soon as you cross the Turkish coastline.
Crimean Peninsula
Depending on the specific airway, the western horizon reveals the jagged edges and southern tip of Crimea over the Black Sea.
Lake Tuz
One of the world's largest hyper-saline lakes in Central Anatolia, appearing as a bright white or pinkish expanse from high altitude.
Island of Cyprus
A brilliant overview of the eastern tip of Cyprus (Cape Greco) and the surrounding turquoise waters of the Levantine Sea.
Mediterranean Horizon
Vast, uninterrupted views of the deep blue Mediterranean, especially striking during the 'golden hour' before sunset.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the open sea and Cyprus. If the flight path takes a more westerly route over Turkey, you may see the salt flats of Lake Tuz clearly.
Distance: 1,802 km (1,120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: DOK (48.07360076904297, 37.73970031738281)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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