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LED → EGO
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Belgorod International Airport (Belgorod)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the sprawling Moscow metropolitan area and the historic industrial cities of the Russian heartland.
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Imperial Estates
Aerial views of Pushkin and Pavlovsk palaces and their sprawling geometric parks shortly after departure from Pulkovo.
Moscow Skyline
On clear days, see the distant skyscrapers of Moscow City and the vast urban sprawl of the Russian capital.
Tula Industrial Zone
The dense urban fabric and massive metallurgical complexes of Tula, a city famous for its history of arms manufacturing.
Kursk Steppes
Vast agricultural patterns of the fertile Black Earth region, showcasing the scale of Russian farming.
Belgorod City Center
As the plane banks for landing, the golden domes and white stone churches of central Belgorod come into view.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be on the right in the afternoon. This side is ideal for spotting the lights of Moscow and Tula during night flights. In winter, the snow-covered agricultural fields of the south create a stark, beautiful contrast.
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Gulf of Finland
If departing to the west, enjoy views of the Baltic coastline and the coastal suburbs of St. Petersburg.
Valdai Hills
The highest point of the Central Russian Upland, featuring rolling terrain and scattered glacial lakes.
Oka River Valley
The winding course of the Oka River as it snakes through the lush forests of the Kaluga and Oryol regions.
Oryol Panorama
A birds-eye view of Oryol, specifically where the Orlik River meets the Oka in the city center.
Belgorod Reservoir
A significant body of water near the destination, providing a scenic marker during the final descent phase.
The right side is perfect for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Russian Plain. Keep an eye out for the Valdai Hills roughly 20-30 minutes into the flight. During autumn, the dense forests of the Oryol region offer a vibrant tapestry of colors.
Book Hotels in BelgorodDistance: 1,093 km (679 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: EGO (50.643798828125, 36.5900993347168)
Route Type: Domestic
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