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SKG → ROV
Which side of the plane to sit from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) to Platov International Airport (Rostov)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more scenic blend of Mediterranean peninsulas, the distant silhouettes of the Caucasus Mountains, and the unique geography of the Kerch Strait.
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Mount Athos
The distinct finger-like Chalkidiki peninsula home to the historic Eastern Orthodox monasteries.
Bosporus Strait
On a clear day, the shimmering waters connecting the Mediterranean and Black Sea are visible to the south.
Caucasus Range
The majestic, snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus visible on the distant horizon across the Black Sea.
Kerch Bridge
The massive engineering feat connecting the Taman Peninsula to Crimea over the Kerch Strait.
Novorossiysk Coast
The rugged mountains and major shipping lanes near the Russian Black Sea coast.
This side is superior for morning flights as the light illuminates the landscape below. Look specifically for the white peaks of the Caucasus Mountains in the distance; they are most visible when the air is cold and crisp in spring or autumn. Have your camera ready during the initial climb out of SKG for the Aegean views.
Book Hotels in RostovBalkan Mountains
The rugged, forested ridges of central Bulgaria as you fly north towards the Black Sea.
Danube Delta
The intricate network of wetlands and river channels where the Danube meets the Black Sea near the Romanian border.
Crimean Peninsula
Dramatic views of the southwestern Crimean coastline and the historic port city of Sevastopol.
Russian Steppes
The vast, geometric patterns of the fertile agricultural heartland approaching Rostov-on-Don.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the green patches of the Danube Delta biosphere reserve which is a stark contrast to the blue sea. In winter, look for the frozen edges of the Sea of Azov.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,557 km (967 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Arrival: ROV (47.493888, 39.924722)
Route Type: International
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