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TBS → MSQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Tbilisi International Airport (Tbilisi) to Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers front-row seats to the highest peaks of the Greater Caucasus, including Mount Kazbek and Mount Elbrus, alongside views of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
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Mount Kazbek
Visible shortly after takeoff, this iconic dormant stratovolcano is one of the major mountains of the Caucasus.
Mount Elbrus
The highest peak in Europe stands majestically on the horizon, recognizable by its double-coned peak.
Sea of Azov
As the flight heads north-northwest, you can see the distinctive shallow turquoise waters and sand spits.
Dnieper River Reservoirs
Vast stretches of the Dnieper's blue waters and hydroelectric dams are visible as you cross the East European Plain.
Mogilev Region
The transition into the Belarusian landscape, marked by neat agricultural patterns and river networks.
Sit on the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while photographing the Caucasus peaks. The first 30 minutes of the flight are the most scenic for mountain views, so keep your window shade up from taxiing until cruising altitude. For evening flights, you may catch a spectacular sunset over the Black Sea in the distance.
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Greater Caucasus Ridge
Views of the rugged eastern chain of the Caucasus mountains immediately after departing Tbilisi.
Russian Steppes
Endless expanses of fertile agricultural land and rolling hills through the Stavropol and Rostov regions.
Don River
The winding loops and wide floodplains of one of Russia's most significant and historical rivers.
Belarusian Forests
Dense, dark green blankets of pine and birch forests as the flight enters Belarusian airspace near the descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm 'golden hour' lighting over the Russian plains. While you miss the highest peaks like Elbrus, you get a broader perspective of the massive scale of the South Russian agricultural heartland and the winding Don River.
Book Hotels in Minsk 2Distance: 1,846 km (1,147 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: TBS (41.6692008972, 44.95470047)
Arrival: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Route Type: International
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