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HEL → BOJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Burgas Airport (Bourgas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a diverse landscape including the Baltic coast, the impressive High Tatra Mountains, and a scenic approach over the pink salt lakes of Burgas.
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Riga and Daugava
The winding Daugava River and the historic cityscape of the Latvian capital.
High Tatra Mountains
Dramatic, jagged granite peaks marking the border between Poland and Slovakia.
Warsaw Vistula
The modern skyline of Poland's capital and the wide Vistula River cutting through the plains.
The Danube
The massive waterway forming the natural border between Romania and Bulgaria.
Lake Atanasovsko
The distinctive pink and turquoise salt pans located just north of Burgas Airport.
Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Tatra Mountains. On afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so be prepared for high brightness. The approach into BOJ on this side often provides a perfect view of the salt lakes' unique colors.
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Helsinki Archipelago
Stunning views of the rocky islands and forested peninsulas of the Gulf of Finland during takeoff.
Estonian Lakeland
The vast wetlands and dense forests of eastern Estonia and the shores of Lake Peipus.
Eastern Carpathians
Deeply forested ridges and remote valleys of the Romanian mountain ranges.
Black Sea Coast
The vast blue horizon and the Bulgarian shoreline appearing during the final descent.
Choose this side for early morning flights to avoid direct glare while catching the sunrise over the Baltic. It offers the best perspective of the Black Sea's expanse as you bank toward the airport.
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Get eSIMs for BulgariaDistance: 1,981 km (1,231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 38 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: BOJ (42.56959915161133, 27.515199661254886)
Route Type: International
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