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KBP → DOK
Which side of the plane to sit from Boryspil International Airport (Kiev) to Donetsk International Airport (Donetsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Dnieper River's massive reservoirs and the dramatic industrial landscape of the Dnipro and Donbas regions.
Kaniv Reservoir
Early flight views of the vast Dnieper River expansion shortly after departing Boryspil.
Kremenchuk Reservoir
One of the largest reservoirs on the Dnieper, appearing like an inland sea from cruising altitude.
Dnipro Cityscape
A high-altitude view of the city of Dnipro, its numerous bridges, and the dramatic bend in the river.
Donetsk Slag Heaps
The iconic 'Terikyty' (artificial hills from coal mining) that define the horizon during the descent into Donetsk.
Donetsk Skyline
Views of the Donbass Arena and the urban grid of Donetsk as the plane aligns with the runway.
The right side is best for morning flights when the sun illuminates the river reservoirs to the south. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for the best Dnieper views, and watch for the unique pyramid-shaped slag heaps during the final 10 minutes of the flight.
Boryspil Environs
Aerial perspective of the forested suburbs and pine groves surrounding Kiev's main gateway.
Poltava Vistas
The historic city of Poltava and the Vorskla River winding through the Poltava Plateau.
Central Steppe
Expansive views of the 'breadbasket of Europe' with its characteristic patchworked agricultural fields.
Northern Donbas
The transition into the industrial heartland, featuring the outskirts of Kramatorsk and Slovyansk.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Look for the geometric precision of the agricultural strips, which change color significantly between the golden wheat harvest in July and the black soil of spring.
Distance: 557 km (346 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Arrival: DOK (48.07360076904297, 37.73970031738281)
Route Type: Domestic
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