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TLL → KBP
Which side of the plane to sit from Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (Tallinn-ulemiste International) to Boryspil International Airport (Kiev)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is favored for this route as it provides the best opportunities to see the urban landscapes of all three Baltic capitals (Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius) and typically offers a more direct view of Kyiv's central city skyline upon the final approach to Boryspil.
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Tallinn Old Town
The medieval spires and red-tiled roofs of Estonia's capital are often visible during the initial ascent.
Riga Panorama
A view of the Daugava River and the diverse architectural skyline of Latvia's capital city.
Vilnius Skyline
The baroque church towers and the modern business district of the Lithuanian capital.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
The golden domes of the historic monastery complex glinting by the Dnieper River on the approach.
Kyiv City Center
A sweeping view of the Maidan and the densely packed hills of the historic Upper City.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to avoid direct glare from the eastern sun. For the best view of Kyiv, watch for the plane to bank over the Dnieper; the right side usually catches the city center's golden domes and the Motherland Monument. Request a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the urban landmarks.
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Lake Peipus
The massive fifth-largest lake in Europe which forms the natural border between Estonia and Russia.
Gauja National Park
The 'Latvian Switzerland,' featuring dense pine forests and the winding Gauja River valley.
Kyiv Reservoir
Known as the 'Kyiv Sea,' this enormous artificial lake on the Dnieper signals your arrival in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Steppe
Intricate patchwork of fertile agricultural fields that define the landscape of Northern Ukraine.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Baltic lakes. This side is also better for spotting the vast marshlands and bogs of Southern Estonia shortly after takeoff. Look for the distinct border lines between the EU and Russia during the first 20 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 1,079 km (670 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: TLL (59.41329956049999, 24.8327999115)
Arrival: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Route Type: International
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