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TLV → DOK
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Donetsk International Airport (Donetsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior coastal views of the Mediterranean, the distant island of Cyprus, and a dramatic crossing near the Crimean Peninsula before entering mainland Ukraine.
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Mediterranean Coastline
Stunning views of the Israeli and Lebanese shorelines shortly after departure from Tel Aviv.
Cyprus Horizon
On clear days, the southern coast and the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus are visible across the sea.
Western Taurus Mountains
Rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys as the flight enters Turkish airspace near Antalya.
Crimean Peninsula
The distinctive silhouette of the Crimean coast, including the southern cliffs and Sevastopol area.
Donetsk Cityscape
Views of the Kalmius River and the urban sprawl of Donetsk during the final approach.
Book a window seat on the left for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. This side also provides the most iconic views of the Black Sea crossing and the Crimean coastline. Ensure your window is clean for the high-altitude mountain views over Turkey.
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Galilee & Sea of Galilee
A glimpse of the lush northern hills of Israel and the freshwater Kinneret lake.
Mount Hermon
The snow-capped peaks of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range visible on the eastern horizon.
Anatolian Plateau
The vast, high-altitude landscapes of central Turkey, featuring unique geological formations.
Sea of Azov
The shallow, greenish waters of the Azov Sea as the flight moves toward the Donbas region.
Donbas Industrial Basin
Large-scale mining operations and industrial infrastructure characteristic of Eastern Ukraine.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, offering better lighting for photography of the Turkish highlands. It also provides a better angle of the Sea of Azov’s unique coastline during the descent into Donetsk.
Book Hotels in DonetskDistance: 1,802 km (1,120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: DOK (48.07360076904297, 37.73970031738281)
Route Type: International
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