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LED → CEE
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Cherepovets Airport (Cherepovets)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the massive Lake Ladoga, the largest lake in Europe, and the historic Oreshek Fortress shortly after departure from St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg Panorama
Aerial views of the Neva River delta and the eastern residential districts of the northern capital.
Oreshek Fortress
A stunning view of the 14th-century island fortification located where the Neva River meets Lake Ladoga.
Lake Ladoga
The vast, sea-like expanse of Europe's largest lake, featuring rugged shorelines and occasional small islands.
Boreal Forests
Dense stretches of northern Taiga forest typical of the Leningrad and Vologda regions.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing Lake Ladoga. In winter, the lake's ice formations and the 'ice road' history of the region make for fascinating textures from above. Look down within the first 10-15 minutes for the fortress.
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Volkhov River
The historical waterway used in the 'Route from the Varangians to the Greeks' cutting through the landscape.
Tikhvin Monastery
The white stone architecture of the Assumption Monastery, a significant religious site visible from high altitude.
Severstal Industrial Area
The massive, sprawling complex of one of Russia's largest steel mills dominating the Cherepovets skyline.
Sheksna River
The winding riverbed as it expands into the Rybinsk Reservoir near the destination.
The right side is best for industrial enthusiasts; the approach into Cherepovets often provides a direct look at the steel plant's chimneys and infrastructure. During evening flights, the industrial lights of Severstal create a dramatic orange glow.
Book Hotels in CherepovetsDistance: 441 km (274 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: CEE (59.273601532, 38.0158004761)
Route Type: Domestic
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