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KGD → KBP
Which side of the plane to sit from Khrabrovo Airport (Kaliningrad) to Boryspil International Airport (Kiev)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Baltic coastline during departure and a breathtaking view of the Dnieper River and Kiev's golden-domed landmarks upon arrival.
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Curonian Spit
The narrow, curved sand-dune spit separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
Masurian Lake District
A vast expanse of over 2,000 lakes and dense forests in northeastern Poland.
Pripet Marshes
One of the largest wetland areas in Europe, featuring complex river networks.
Kiev Reservoir
Known as the Kyiv Sea, this massive body of water signals the final approach.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
The historic Orthodox Christian monastery with iconic glittering golden domes.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct sun glare, providing better visibility of the Masurian lakes. During the final descent into KBP, the plane often banks over the Dnieper, offering the left side a perfect view of the city's skyline and the Motherland Monument.
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Kaliningrad Center
Aerial views of the Pregolya River and the reconstructed Konigsberg Cathedral.
Polish Agricultural Patchwork
The neatly organized, multi-colored strips of farmland across the Polish plains.
Volyn Uplands
Rolling hills and scenic rural landscapes as the flight enters Ukrainian airspace.
Hostomel/Antonov Airport
A major cargo hub often visible on the western outskirts during the Kiev approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the European landscape. It provides a more expansive view of the rural heartlands and the industrial outskirts of Kiev during the landing sequence.
Book Hotels in KievDistance: 858 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: KGD (54.88999938964844, 20.592599868774418)
Arrival: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Route Type: International
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