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RIX → LED
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning maritime perspective, featuring the Estonian coastline, the Gulf of Finland, and a prime view of the Kronstadt naval fortress during the final approach.
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Gulf of Riga
Expansive views of the Baltic Sea immediately after departure from Riga.
Estonian Archipelago
Distant sightings of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands to the northwest.
Tallinn Coast
The northern shoreline of Estonia and the busy shipping lanes of the Gulf of Finland.
Kronstadt Fortress
The historic Russian naval base located on Kotlin Island near the approach.
Lakhta Center
Europe's tallest skyscraper visible on the St. Petersburg skyline during descent.
Book the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Baltic Sea. During winter months, this side provides incredible views of the frozen Gulf of Finland and ice-breaking tracks near the port of St. Petersburg.
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Latvian Woodlands
Deep green pine forests and the winding Gauja River valley shortly after takeoff.
Lake Peipus
One of Europe's largest lakes visible on the far southeastern horizon mid-flight.
Imperial Palaces
Aerial views of the historic Gatchina or Pavlovsk estates south of St. Petersburg.
Pulkovo Heights
The final descent over the southern suburbs and the industrial outskirts of the city.
The right side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It offers a more inland perspective of the vast Baltic forests and the historic palace-filled suburbs of the Leningrad region.
Book Hotels in St. PetersburgDistance: 486 km (302 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Route Type: International
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