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IST → DNK
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Dnipropetrovsk International Airport (Dnepropetrovsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Bosphorus Strait immediately after takeoff and a more dramatic perspective of the Dnieper River and Dnipro city during the descent.
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Bosphorus Strait
A world-class view of the waterway separating Europe and Asia, including the iconic bridges and the Maiden's Tower.
Crimean Skyline
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Crimean Peninsula is visible across the Black Sea.
Zaporizhzhia Hub
The massive industrial complexes and the architectural marvel of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station.
Dnipro City Center
Panoramic views of the high-rise towers and the sweeping bridges of Dnipro city as you descend into DNK.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid glare while viewing the Bosphorus. It is also the preferred side for spotting the industrial landmarks of the Dnieper River valley during the final approach phase.
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Istanbul European Side
Aerial view of the historic peninsula and the dense urban sprawl of Istanbul's European districts shortly after takeoff.
Black Sea Horizon
An uninterrupted view of the vast Black Sea as the aircraft tracks north toward the Ukrainian coastline.
Southern Steppes
The geometric patterns of Ukraine's fertile agricultural heartland stretching toward the horizon.
Kakhovka Reservoir
View of the lower Dnieper basin and the expansive water reservoirs that define the regional geography.
Sit on the left for the best sunset views during evening flights. It also provides a better angle of the European side of Istanbul if the aircraft takes off toward the north.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 932 km (579 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: DNK (48.357200622558594, 35.100601196289055)
Route Type: International
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