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MSQ → KBP
Which side of the plane to sit from Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2) to Boryspil International Airport (Kiev)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the potential to view the Minsk skyline shortly after takeoff and provides the iconic view of Kyiv's city center, the Dnieper riverbanks, and the Motherland Monument during the final descent into Boryspil.
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Minsk City View
A clear perspective of the Belarusian capital's unique Stalinist Empire style architecture and modern suburbs.
Pripyat River Bends
The complex, winding meanders of the Pripyat River near the border, surrounded by deep marshes.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
The golden domes of the historic monastery complex reflecting sunlight above the Dnieper hills.
Motherland Monument
The colossal titanium statue standing tall on the right bank, clearly visible during the approach into KBP.
Kyiv City Center
A panoramic view of the Dnieper River dividing the city, with the bridges and high-rises of the right bank.
Request a window seat on the right for the best photographic opportunities of Kyiv's landmarks. During the descent, the aircraft often turns over the city, giving a perfect angle of the Dnieper. Sunset flights are particularly beautiful as the sun hits the golden domes of the city's cathedrals.
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Belarusian Woodlands
Dense, lush green forests and wetlands of the Minsk and Gomel regions immediately after departure.
Kyiv Reservoir
Also known as the Kyiv Sea, this massive artificial lake provides a vast blue expanse just north of the city.
Chernihiv Skyline
View of one of Ukraine's oldest cities, located near the Desna River, visible during the mid-flight descent.
Ukrainian Steppe
Characteristic patchwork of golden wheat and sunflower fields typical of the northern Ukrainian landscape.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights and a clear view of the Kyiv Reservoir's eastern bank. This side is also better for spotting the confluence of the Desna and Dnieper rivers if the flight path tracks slightly east.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 439 km (273 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Arrival: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Route Type: International
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