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KBP → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Boryspil International Airport (Kiev) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic perspective of the Dnieper River basin, the historic skyline of Kiev upon departure, and a better angle for the Moscow city skyline during the descent into Sheremetyevo.
Kiev Cityscape
Aerial view of the Dnieper River, the golden domes of the Pechersk Lavra, and the modern city center shortly after takeoff from KBP.
Desna River Meanders
The winding curves of the Desna River create intricate silver patterns through the green landscapes of Northern Ukraine.
Polissya Forests
Vast stretches of dense mixed forests and wetlands that characterize the border region between Ukraine and Russia.
Bryansk Hub
View of the major industrial complex and large railway junctions that mark this historic Russian regional center.
Kaluga - Space City
The city known as the cradle of cosmonautics sits near the banks of the Oka River, visible as you enter the Moscow region.
Moscow City View
During the final approach, the skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Center are often visible on the horizon to the southwest.
Book a window seat on the left for the best views of Kiev's landmarks during departure. Morning flights provide excellent lighting for the Ukrainian landscapes, while evening flights offer a stunning view of the sunset over the Polissya forests. Watch for the Khimki Reservoir just before touchdown.
Ukrainian Steppe
Expansive agricultural patterns and golden wheat fields that dominate the landscape east of Kiev.
Central Russian Upland
The gently rolling hills and rural settlements of the Russian heartland stretching toward the eastern horizon.
Moscow Ring Road
The massive MKAD highway encircling the city, particularly vibrant when illuminated by traffic lights during night flights.
Sheremetyevo Approach
A close-up view of the northern Moscow suburbs and the complex airfield taxiway systems during the landing phase.
The right side is ideal for capturing the vastness of the Eurasian plains. In winter, the snow-covered fields provide a stark, beautiful contrast to the dark forest patches. If the plane circles to land from the east, you will have a unique view of the northern Moscow forests and suburban estates.
Distance: 761 km (473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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