From KBP?
Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers on the left side can catch glimpses of the Dnieper River and the Kyiv city skyline as the aircraft climbs out toward the west.
Passengers on the left side can catch glimpses of the Dnieper River and the Kyiv city skyline as the aircraft climbs out toward the west.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Carpathian mountain range to the south and better views of iconic Central European cities like Prague and Krakow during the flight's transit across the continent.
The Left Side is the winner for this route as it offers the most iconic views of the Polish coastline, the deep blue Swedish lakes, and the spectacular approach over the Oslofjord into Gardermoen.
The right side offers a superior aerial perspective of the Kyiv skyline immediately after takeoff from KBP, followed by the lush Polesia forests and a breathtaking panoramic approach into Warsaw.
The left side provides a more scenic approach into Riga, offering views of the Baltic coastline and the sprawling greenery of the Baltics, while avoiding the direct harsh sun on afternoon flights.
The right side provides a superior view of major capital cities like Warsaw and Berlin, plus the iconic Dutch water landscapes upon descent.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography during eastbound travel and provides a closer view of the massive Volga River bend and the diverse topography of the Southern Ural foothills.
The left side offers a superior view of the Kiev skyline upon departure, followed by the vast, mysterious Polesia wetlands and a distant view of the Chernobyl exclusion zone. As you approach Vilnius, the left side typically provides a better angle of the historic Neris river valley.
The left side is superior for this westward route as it offers the best views of the Kyiv skyline upon departure and the sprawling urban landscape of central Berlin during the final approach into Tegel.
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.
The right side offers superior views of the Dnieper River's massive reservoirs and the dramatic industrial landscape of the Dnipro and Donbas regions.
The right side offers superior views of the Central Russian Upland's agricultural patterns and a more scenic approach over the Oka River loops and the southern Moscow forest belt.
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.