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KBP → KIV
Which side of the plane to sit from Boryspil International Airport (Kiev) to Chişinău International Airport (Chisinau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the Dnieper River shortly after takeoff from Kyiv and better perspectives of the winding Dniester River canyon during the descent into Chisinau.
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Kyiv Skyline
A distant view of the Ukrainian capital's golden domes and high-rises if the departure path curves westward.
Dnieper River Basin
Excellent views of the massive river system and its various tributaries winding south towards the Black Sea.
Dniester River Meanders
The serpentine path of the Dniester River which forms the natural and political border area near the end of the flight.
Moldovan Vineyards
Structured patterns of world-famous vineyards that dominate the landscape surrounding Chisinau.
Choose this side for the best photography of the Dniester canyon. On late afternoon flights, the golden hour lighting enhances the textures of the Moldovan hills and vineyards beautifully.
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Central Ukrainian Steppe
Vast stretches of fertile agricultural land and patchwork fields characteristic of the Cherkasy and Vinnytsia regions.
Transnistria Overview
Aerial views of the Tiraspol and Bender urban areas near the border between Ukraine and Moldova.
Codru Forest
The dense hilly woodlands of central Moldova that provide a lush green backdrop as the plane begins its final approach.
On morning flights, expect significant sun glare on this side. It is the preferred side for observing the layout of Tiraspol when approaching Chisinau from the northeast.
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Get eSIMs for MoldovaDistance: 406 km (252 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Arrival: KIV (46.92770004272461, 28.93099975585937)
Route Type: International
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