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OSL β KBP
Which side of the plane to sit from Oslo Lufthavn (Oslo) to Boryspil International Airport (Kiev)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior departure experience with immediate views of the Oslofjord and a high probability of seeing the Kiev city center and the Dnieper River on the final approach.
Oslofjord
Breathtaking views of the islands and coastal towns south of Oslo immediately after takeoff.
Oresund Region
Depending on the flight path, the bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark may be visible in the distance.
Warsaw Skyline
A distant view of the Polish capital's modern skyscrapers and the Vistula River.
Ukrainian Steppe
The vast, fertile black-soil plains that give the region its 'breadbasket' reputation.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
The golden domes of the historic monastery complex are often visible when approaching from the south.
Choose the right side for the best 'window-seat' experience during departure from OSL. During the descent into KBP, if the plane approaches from the south, you will get an iconic view of the Dnieper River and the golden-domed churches. Seasonal note: in winter, the frozen Dnieper River creates a stunning white landscape.
Lake VΓ€ttern
One of Sweden's largest lakes, often visible with clear reflections of the sky.
Stockholm Archipelago
Glimpses of the rugged Swedish coastline and thousands of small islands.
Mazovian Lowlands
The flat, patchwork agricultural heartland surrounding Warsaw.
Pripyat River Basin
The winding, swampy river networks of northern Ukraine near the border.
Northern Kiev
The high-rise residential districts of Obolon as you descend.
The left side is ideal for photography during midday flights because the sun is positioned on the opposite side of the aircraft, preventing glare and harsh shadows on the landscape. Keep an eye out for the distinct blue of the Swedish Great Lakes roughly 30 minutes after takeoff.
Distance: 1,651 km (1,026 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)
Arrival: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Route Type: International
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