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MUC → KBP
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Boryspil International Airport (Kiev)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring the northern edge of the Alps after takeoff, the jagged High Tatras mid-flight, and views of the historic city of Lviv.
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Bavarian Alps
Immediately after departure, look south to see the snow-capped peaks of the German and Austrian Alps.
Salzkammergut Lakes
Depending on the exact vector, you may spot the deep blue alpine lakes near Salzburg.
High Tatras
The highest range of the Carpathian Mountains provides a dramatic rocky silhouette along the Slovakian border.
Lviv Old Town
Spot the dense, historic center of Western Ukraine's cultural hub, including the High Castle hill.
Dnieper River Meanders
As you enter Central Ukraine, the massive Dnieper River dominates the landscape with its wide curves.
Morning flights are best on this side to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun while viewing the mountains. The High Tatras are the geographic highlight of this route; they usually appear about 45-60 minutes into the flight. Keep your camera ready for the transition from the mountainous Polish border to the vast, rolling steppes of Western Ukraine.
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Munich Airport Layout
Get a bird's-eye view of Terminal 2 and the massive logistics hubs as you climb out of MUC.
Prague Distant View
On clear days with a northerly routing, the spires of the Czech capital may be visible on the horizon.
Polish Forest Patchwork
Observe the dense green canopy and unique agricultural strip-farming patterns across Southern Poland.
Kyiv Reservoir
Known as the 'Kyiv Sea,' this massive body of water north of the city is visible during the descent.
Northern Kyiv Outskirts
Spot the high-rise residential districts of Obolon as the plane maneuvers for its final approach.
The left side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset across the European plains. If the aircraft approaches KBP from the north (Runway 18L), you will have an excellent view of the Kyiv Reservoir and the Dnieper's wide basin. Watch for seasonal snow cover in Poland during winter, which makes the forest patterns highly geometric and photogenic.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 1,398 km (869 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Route Type: International
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