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KBP → MSQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Boryspil International Airport (Kiev) to Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the flight, including a clear perspective of the Kiev city skyline shortly after takeoff and the city of Minsk during the final approach.
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Kiev Urban Landscape
Panoramic views of the Dnieper's right bank, the Golden Domes of Lavra, and the Motherland Monument.
Pripyat River Bends
Intriguing meanders and swampy wetlands of the Polesie region as you cross the border.
Minsk Metropolitan Area
Aerial view of the Belarusian capital's unique radial planning and grand avenues during descent.
Slavutych Railway
The rail lines connecting the relocated Chernobyl workforce settlements cutting through the forest.
To maximize the view of Kiev, choose a window seat on the left. The aircraft typically turns north-west after taking off from KBP, placing the city's hills and the Dnieper River right in your line of sight. On the approach to Minsk, this side offers the best chance to see the city center if the aircraft lands from the south. Early morning flights provide excellent lighting for photography without excessive glare.
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Kiev Reservoir
The massive 'Kiev Sea' reservoir stretching north, often frozen into beautiful patterns during winter.
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Distant views of the heavily forested restricted areas and the Dnieper-Teteriv State Nature Reserve.
Belarusian Taiga
Expansive and deep evergreen forests that characterize the southern Belarusian landscape.
MSQ Airfield Layout
A clear view of the Minsk National Airport terminal and runway configuration upon landing.
The right side is ideal for observing the vast Kiev Reservoir and the dense, mysterious forests near the border. During winter, the frozen reservoir provides a stunning white expanse that is highly photogenic. Aim for a seat behind the wing to avoid engine heat haze when looking toward the horizon, and watch for the transition from Ukrainian farmland to denser Belarusian forests.
Book Hotels in Minsk 2Distance: 439 km (273 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Arrival: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Route Type: International
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