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SAW → HRK
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Kharkiv International Airport (Kharkov)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it offers sweeping views of the Bosphorus and the European side of Istanbul shortly after takeoff, followed by a better perspective of the Dnieper River basin in central Ukraine.
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Bosphorus Strait
Shortly after departure from SAW, look west to see the iconic waterway separating Europe and Asia.
Istanbul Skyline
A panoramic view of the dense urban fabric and historical landmarks of Istanbul's European side.
Western Black Sea
An expansive view of the deep blue waters as the flight heads north towards the Ukrainian coast.
Dnieper River Basin
During the descent, witness the massive river system and its fertile floodplains in central Ukraine.
Poltava Steppe
Characteristic golden and green agricultural patchwork patterns typical of the Ukrainian heartland.
Book a window seat on the left for sunset flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while capturing the golden hour over the Istanbul skyline. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of takeoff to capture the bridges across the Bosphorus.
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Kocaeli Peninsula
View the lush green hills and industrial hubs of the Asian side of Turkey immediately after takeoff.
Crimean Peninsula
On clear days, the rugged southern coastline of Crimea can be spotted in the distance across the sea.
Zaporizhzhia Industry
Look for the sprawling industrial complexes and the Dnieper Hydroelectric Station from a distance.
Kharkiv Southern Suburbs
As the plane aligns for landing, get a detailed look at the residential blocks and parks of southern Kharkiv.
The right side is better for morning flights as the sun will be behind you, providing optimal lighting for photos of the Crimean coast. Watch for the sharp contrast between the Black Sea and the sandy spits of the southern Ukrainian shoreline.
Book Hotels in KharkovDistance: 1,141 km (709 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: HRK (49.92480087280274, 36.290000915527344)
Route Type: International
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