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HEL → CEE
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Cherepovets Airport (Cherepovets)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Gulf of Finland and the majestic urban sprawl of St. Petersburg, followed by the impressive scale of the Rybinsk Reservoir and the massive industrial skyline of Cherepovets.
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Gulf of Finland
Expansive views of the busy Baltic shipping lanes and the Kronstadt naval base.
St. Petersburg Panorama
A clear perspective of the Neva delta, historic cathedrals, and the Lakhta Center skyscraper.
Neva River
The winding path of the river as it flows from Lake Ladoga toward the Gulf.
Rybinsk Reservoir
The 'Rybinsk Sea' appearing as a massive inland ocean during the final descent.
Severstal Steelworks
One of the largest industrial complexes in Russia, especially impressive with its night lights.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour over the Gulf of Finland. As you approach Cherepovets, sit back to observe the massive industrial infrastructure which is a hallmark of the region's economy.
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Karelian Wilderness
Dense and untouched taiga forests extending across the border from Finland into Russia.
Lake Ladoga
Distant views of the northern shores of Europe's largest freshwater body.
Svir River Basin
A complex network of rivers and wetlands connecting the Great Lakes of the Russian North.
Keep an eye out for the transition from the Finnish archipelago to the deep Russian taiga. Early morning flights are ideal for this side as the sun rises in the east, illuminating the mist over the northern forests and Lake Ladoga.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 738 km (459 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: CEE (59.273601532, 38.0158004761)
Route Type: International
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