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KIV → RIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Chişinău International Airport (Chisinau) to Riga International Airport (Riga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, including the rolling foothills of the Carpathians, the intricate lake districts of Lithuania, and a superior perspective of the Baltic coastline during the descent into Riga.
Eastern Carpathian Foothills
Visible shortly after departure, offering views of the rolling green terrain and traditional Moldovan and Romanian rural landscapes.
Lublin Highlands
As the flight heads north-northwest, you can spot the historic Polish city of Lublin and the surrounding agricultural patchwork.
Lithuanian Lake District
An impressive view of the Aukštaitija region, characterized by thousands of glacial lakes reflecting the sky like scattered glass.
Baltic Shoreline
On the final approach, the left side typically catches the curve of the Baltic Sea near Liepāja before the turn into the Gulf of Riga.
For the best lighting, choose the left side on morning flights to avoid direct glare and capture the morning mist over the Lithuanian lakes. During the winter, the snow-covered forests of the Baltics look particularly dramatic from this side during the midday sun.
Dniester River Meanders
View the winding path of the Dniester River, which forms a natural border and features deep canyons and lush banks.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha
Distant views of one of Europe's last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across the European Plain.
Vilnius Panorama
Often visible in the distance, you can see the red roofs of the Lithuanian capital's old town if the flight path stays easterly.
Gulf of Riga
As the aircraft descends, the right side provides a panoramic view of the vast Gulf of Riga and the industrial port facilities.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing clear, shadow-rich views of the Dniester's topography. Keep an eye out for the distinctive river bends early in the flight.
Distance: 1,162 km (722 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: KIV (46.92770004272461, 28.93099975585937)
Arrival: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Route Type: International
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