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LED → KIV
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Chişinău International Airport (Chisinau)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the historic imperial suburbs of St. Petersburg upon departure and better lighting for the varied agricultural and wetland landscapes of Eastern Europe throughout the journey.
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Imperial Palaces
Clear views of the Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and Pavlovsk palace complexes shortly after climbing out of Pulkovo.
Lake Peipus System
The massive water bodies forming the natural border between Russia and Estonia are visible to the west.
Pripet Marshes
One of Europe's largest wetland areas, featuring a mosaic of swamps and forests across the Belarus-Ukraine border.
Moldovan Vineyards
The characteristic rolling hills and neat rows of grapes that define the Codru wine region as you descend.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the illuminated landscapes. Keep your camera ready in the first 10 minutes to capture the Catherine Palace's blue and gold facade. In winter, the frozen marshlands create stunning geometric patterns.
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St. Petersburg Panorama
A wide view of the city's western districts and the Lakhta Center skyscraper if departing on a westerly runway.
Belarusian Highlands
The undulating terrain of the Minsk Upland, covered in dense temperate forests and small agricultural plots.
Dniester River
The winding path of the Dniester River, which marks the approach into the Chisinau region from the north.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the European plains. It also provides a better angle for seeing the Dniester River meanders during the final approach into KIV if the wind is from the south.
Book Hotels in ChisinauDistance: 1,434 km (891 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: KIV (46.92770004272461, 28.93099975585937)
Route Type: International
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