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RIX → TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more scenic descent over the Mediterranean Sea and a panoramic view of the Israeli coastline during the final approach into Ben Gurion.
Warsaw View
The Vistula River and the modern skyline of the Polish capital visible during the first hour.
Tatra Mountains
The highest range of the Carpathians on the border of Poland and Slovakia, featuring sharp alpine peaks.
Turkish Riviera
The stunning turquoise coastline near Antalya as the plane leaves the Turkish mainland.
Mediterranean Horizon
Expansive views of the Mediterranean Sea, often dotted with cargo ships and cruise liners.
Tel Aviv Skyline
A spectacular view of the Mediterranean coastline and the skyscrapers of Tel Aviv during the landing pattern.
Jaffa Old City
The ancient port of Jaffa is often visible just before the final turn toward the runway.
The right side is unbeatable for sunset views on afternoon flights. Most approaches into TLV involve flying south along the coast before a left turn; this gives right-side passengers a front-row seat to the beaches and urban layout of Tel Aviv and neighboring cities.
Baltic Lowlands
Dense pine forests and agricultural tapestries of Southern Latvia and Lithuania shortly after takeoff.
Eastern Carpathians
The rugged, forested ridges of the Carpathian mountain range stretching through Romania.
Bucharest Cityscape
A distant view of the Romanian capital's urban sprawl and the massive Palace of the Parliament.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic, often snow-capped peaks in Southern Turkey as the flight heads toward the Mediterranean.
Cyprus Coastline
Views of the eastern tip of Cyprus and the surrounding deep blue Mediterranean waters.
Galilee Region
The green hills of Northern Israel and the Sea of Galilee visible as you enter Israeli airspace.
Sit on the left for morning departures to keep the sun behind you. This side is ideal for spotting the high peaks of Turkey. During the winter months, the snow coverage on the Taurus Mountains is a major highlight roughly 3 hours into the flight.
Distance: 2,894 km (1,798 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 52 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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