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HEL → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the massive lake systems of Northwest Russia and a spectacular descent over the rugged northern fringes of the Ural Mountains.
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Lake Ladoga
Europe's largest freshwater lake, visible shortly after departing the Baltic coast with its numerous islands.
Onega Lake
The second-largest lake in Europe, known for its clear waters and the scenic Petrozavodsk shoreline.
Boreal Taiga
An endless expanse of dense coniferous forests stretching across the Vologda and Arkhangelsk regions.
North Ural Peaks
Dramatic views of the Ural mountain range's northern section as you approach the geographic border of Asia.
Arctic Airflow
During winter, watch for unique crystalline cloud formations typical of the sub-arctic climate zone.
Sit on the left for the best sunrise views on morning flights. In winter, the frozen surface of Lake Ladoga is a geometric marvel. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the lake district and again 20 minutes before landing for the mountains.
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Saint Petersburg
The imperial city and the Neva River delta are often visible in the distance during the initial climb.
Volga River System
The winding curves of the upper Volga and its tributaries provide a silver thread through the landscape.
Industrial Hubs
Bird's eye views of the industrial architecture of Cherepovets and the manufacturing centers of the interior.
Russian Farmlands
The transition from dense forest to the organized patchwork of agricultural fields in the Volga-Vyatka region.
Yekaterinburg Skyline
A clear view of the 'Urals Capital' high-rises and the Iset River during the final approach path.
The right side is ideal for night flights as you pass near major urban centers like Yaroslavl and Perm, providing better light shows. During the summer, the late northern sunset casts a golden hue over the agricultural plains on this side.
Book Hotels in YekaterinburgDistance: 2,091 km (1,299 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 47 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: International
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