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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the London skyline on departure, the major urban centers of Berlin and Warsaw, and a stunning view of the Dnieper River and northern Kiev landmarks upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Central London

Clear views of the Shard, the City, and the Thames Estuary if the flight departs toward the east.

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Dutch Coastline

Detailed views of the intricate dykes, wind farms, and the massive port of Rotterdam.

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Berlin Metropolis

As the flight crosses Germany, the sprawling urban layout of Berlin is often visible to the north.

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Warsaw Skyline

A great view of the Vistula River and the modern skyscrapers of the Polish capital mid-flight.

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Kiev Gold Domes

On the final approach to Boryspil, you can often spot the golden domes of the Pechersk Lavra to the north.

Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind you, providing better lighting for photography of the European plains. On descent, the left side usually offers the best view of the Motherland Monument and the Dnieper's curves if landing from the west.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Kent Downs

The lush green landscapes of 'The Garden of England' are visible immediately after leaving London airspace.

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Brussels & Rhineland

Glimpses of the Belgian capital and the heavily industrialized Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany.

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Sudetes Mountains

On clear days, the distant peaks of the Karkonosze range on the Polish-Czech border appear on the horizon.

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Ukrainian Steppe

The vast, geometric patterns of Ukraine's famous fertile black-earth agricultural fields.

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Kaniv Reservoir

The massive expansion of the Dnieper River south of Kiev is visible during the final descent stages.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light over the Ukrainian countryside. It offers better views of the southern Dnieper reservoirs, which look like inland seas. Be prepared for direct sunlight for most of the flight duration.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,185 km (1,358 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 55 min

Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)

Arrival: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)

Route Type: International

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