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IEV → ATH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kiev Zhuliany International Airport (Kiev) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Balkan mountain ranges, the majestic Mount Olympus, and the sprawling urban landscape of Athens during the final approach.
Kiev Cityscape
A high-altitude view of the gold-domed cathedrals and Pechersk Lavra if the flight path tracks west.
Balkan Mountains
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Stara Planina range stretching across Bulgaria.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods, standing as the highest peak in Greece near the Thermaic Gulf.
Athens & Acropolis
During the descent, look for the Parthenon and the dense white buildings of the Greek capital.
Piraeus Port
One of the busiest ports in Europe, filled with ferries and cruise ships heading to the islands.
This is the 'photographer's side' for this route. Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of Mount Olympus. On clear days, the descent into Athens from the north provides a stunning panoramic view of the ancient city and the Saronic Gulf.
Dnieper River Bend
Dramatic views of the winding Dnieper river south of Kiev shortly after takeoff.
Danube Delta
The vast, emerald wetlands where the Danube meets the Black Sea, visible near the Romanian border.
Black Sea Coastline
The shimmering blue expanse of the Black Sea and the Bulgarian seaside resorts around Varna.
Sporades Islands
Aerial perspective of the scattered lush green islands of the Aegean Sea as you cross the Greek coast.
Euboea Gulf
The narrow blue channel between mainland Greece and the long island of Evia.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides a better view of the sunrise over the Black Sea and the intricate patterns of the Danube Delta's river channels.
Distance: 1,479 km (919 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: IEV (50.40194, 30.451940000000004)
Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Route Type: International
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