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KBP → LED
Which side of the plane to sit from Boryspil International Airport (Kiev) to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The flight path primarily heads north over the Eastern European Plain. The left side offers superior views of the intricate river systems of Belarus and the expansive Lake Peipus system near the Russian border.
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Dnieper River
Watch the winding Dnieper as you depart northern Ukraine and enter Belarus.
Mogilev Cityscape
Aerial views of the historic industrial and cultural hub in eastern Belarus.
Vitebsk Lakeland
A beautiful cluster of glacial lakes surrounding the city of Vitebsk.
Lake Peipus
The massive border lake between Estonia and Russia, visible in the distance.
Gatchina Palace
The sprawling imperial estate visible during the final descent into St. Petersburg.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Baltic region. The northern approach often reveals the lush green forests of the Leningrad Oblast. In winter, the frozen lakes create a striking white mosaic against the dark evergreen forests.
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Bryansk Forest
One of the largest forested areas in European Russia, known for its biodiversity.
Smolensk City
View the historic fortress city along the upper reaches of the Dnieper.
Lake Ilmen
A large, shallow lake near Novgorod that looks like a sea from above.
Veliky Novgorod
Spot the Kremlin of one of Russia's most significant historical cities.
Neva River Delta
On certain approach patterns, you can see the mouth of the Neva flowing into the Gulf of Finland.
The right side is preferable during morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct square shape of the Novgorod Kremlin during the descent phase. If the flight approaches from the east, you may catch a glimpse of the southern shores of Lake Ladoga.
Book Hotels in St. PetersburgDistance: 1,052 km (654 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Route Type: International
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