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TLV โ HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning panorama of the Mediterranean coastline upon takeoff and the best views of the Finnish Archipelago during the final approach into Helsinki.
Tel Aviv Skyline
Direct views of the Mediterranean beaches and the urban layout of Tel Aviv-Yafo immediately after takeoff.
Aegean Archipelago
Clear views of the scattered Greek islands dotting the deep blue Aegean Sea during the first half of the flight.
The Balkan Mountains
Dramatic vistas of the rugged mountain ranges crossing through Bulgaria and Serbia.
Warsaw Cityscape
Depending on the specific airway, the modern skyline of the Polish capital is often visible on the left.
Helsinki Archipelago
Breathtaking views of the thousands of tiny islands in the Gulf of Finland as the plane descends.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to enjoy a sunset over Europe. For the best arrival experience, choose a seat ahead of the wing to see the Finnish coastline and islands without obstruction. During winter, look for the 'sea smoke' over the Baltic Sea.
Galilee Coast
Views of the northern Israeli coast and the historic city of Haifa as the plane heads north.
Taurus Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of the Taurus range along the southern coast of Turkey are prominent shortly after crossing the sea.
Carpathian Mountains
The sweeping curves of the Romanian Carpathians provide high-altitude geographic interest mid-route.
Gulf of Riga
A great view of the Baltic coastline near Latvia and Estonia before crossing into Finnish airspace.
Finnish Lakeland
As the plane enters Finland, the right side showcases the dense forests and countless small lakes.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct afternoon sun glare. It provides better views of the Turkish mainland and the Eastern European interior. Look for the massive port of Constanศa on the Black Sea coast if the route drifts slightly east.
Distance: 3,231 km (2,008 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: International
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