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LED → KZN
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Kazan International Airport (Kazan)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the Russian heartland, the right side provides a superior perspective of the massive Rybinsk Reservoir and the dramatic approach over the Volga River confluence near Kazan.
Gulf of Finland
Views of the Baltic coast and the Peterhof palace complex if the flight departs towards the west before turning.
Rybinsk Reservoir
One of the largest man-made bodies of water in the world, often referred to as the 'Rybinsk Sea' due to its scale.
Sviyazhsk Island-Town
The historic fortress-city located on an island at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga rivers, visible during descent.
The Volga River
The majestic sweep of Europe's longest river as it curves around the hills of the Volga Upland near the destination.
Agricultural Patchwork
The transition from dense forest to the organized, colorful fields of the Middle Volga agricultural regions.
The right side is essential for seeing the Sviyazhsk island-town during the descent. For photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the blue waters of the Volga and the Rybinsk Reservoir without glare.
St. Petersburg Panorama
Aerial view of the Neva River delta, the Hermitage, and the historic city center shortly after departure from Pulkovo.
Vologda Taiga
Vast expanses of dense northern coniferous forests and winding rivers characterizing the Russian North-West.
Kazan Kremlin
On final approach, a clear view of the Kul Sharif Mosque and the white-stone walls of the UNESCO-listed Kremlin.
Kazan Cityscape
The modern skyline of the Tatarstan capital, including the 'Riviera' area and the Kazanka River.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the St. Petersburg city center during an easterly takeoff. During winter, look for the geometric patterns of frozen lakes and snow-covered forests which create a stark, beautiful contrast.
Distance: 1,217 km (756 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: KZN (55.606201171875, 49.278701782227)
Route Type: Domestic
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