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KTW → IEV
Which side of the plane to sit from Katowice International Airport (Katowice) to Kiev Zhuliany International Airport (Kiev)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the Kiev city center and its iconic golden-domed cathedrals during the final descent into Zhuliany Airport, alongside beautiful views of the Vistula River valley.
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Silesian Metropolis
The dense urban and industrial landscape of the Upper Silesian region immediately after takeoff from Katowice.
Vistula River Meanders
Spectacular views of Poland's longest river as it winds through the fertile plains of the Subcarpathian region.
Lublin Patchwork
The unique long, narrow agricultural strips characteristic of eastern Poland, creating a vibrant geometric landscape.
Zhytomyr Polissya
Dense mixed forests and marshlands that define the northern Ukrainian landscape before the approach to the capital.
Kiev Golden Domes
A stunning view of the Pechersk Lavra and the historic city center reflecting the sun during the final approach.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Kiev skyline. On evening flights, the left side catches the warm 'golden hour' light reflecting off the Dnieper River and the city's historical monuments.
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The High Tatras
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Tatra Mountains are visible on the southern horizon early in the flight.
Rzeszów Panorama
A high-altitude view of the regional capital of Southeastern Poland and its growing industrial 'Aviation Valley'.
Historic Lviv
Spot the sprawling city of Lviv and its historic center shortly after crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border.
Podolian Upland
Rolling hills and deep river canyons typical of Western Ukraine's unique geographic formation.
Holosiivskyi Forest
The massive ancient forest located within Kiev's city limits, visible just seconds before landing at Zhuliany.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep an eye out early in the flight for the silhouette of the Carpathian Mountains to the south if visibility is high.
Book Hotels in KievDistance: 805 km (500 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: KTW (50.4743, 19.08)
Arrival: IEV (50.40194, 30.451940000000004)
Route Type: International
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