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OZH → IEV
Which side of the plane to sit from Zaporizhzhia International Airport (Zaporozhye) to Kiev Zhuliany International Airport (Kiev)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Dnieper River's winding course and the most iconic landmarks of Kiev during the final approach into Zhuliany.
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Dnieper River Panoramas
Continuous views of the majestic Dnieper riverbanks and the vast island systems near Cherkasy.
Cherkasy Dam
The impressive long-distance crossing of the Kremenchuk Reservoir, one of the longest in Europe.
Kiev Pechersk Lavra
The golden domes of the historic monastery complex are often visible during the descent.
Motherland Monument
Clear views of the massive steel statue standing guard over the capital's Right Bank.
Book a window seat on the left for evening flights to catch the sun reflecting off the Dnieper. This side is critical for the 'Kiev Panorama' as the plane aligns with the runway at IEV, passing just south of the city center.
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Dnipro City Skyline
Excellent views of the industrial heart and modern high-rises of Dnipro shortly after takeoff.
Ukrainian Heartland
Vast, colorful patchworks of sunflower and wheat fields stretching to the horizon.
Kremenchuk Reservoir
The expansive scale of the 'Kremenchuk Sea' as the plane cruises over central Ukraine.
OZH Industrial View
Direct views of the heavy industrial complexes surrounding Zaporizhzhia during the initial climb.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It offers a broader perspective of the agricultural landscape of the Poltava and Cherkasy regions.
Book Hotels in KievDistance: 452 km (281 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: OZH (47.86700057983398, 35.31570053100586)
Arrival: IEV (50.40194, 30.451940000000004)
Route Type: Domestic
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