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TLV → ODS
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Odessa International Airport (Odessa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior urban views, including the departure over the Tel Aviv coastline and a spectacular approach over the city of Odessa and its historic port.
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Tel Aviv Skyline
A panoramic view of the 'White City' and the central Israeli coastline immediately following takeoff.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic, often snow-capped peaks of the Turkish mountain range as the flight crosses the Anatolian peninsula.
Lake Beyşehir
One of Turkey's largest freshwater lakes, visible as a bright blue gem amidst the rugged interior terrain.
Odessa Port
A bird's-eye view of the massive industrial and passenger port, including the historic city center and Potemkin Stairs.
Choose a window seat on the right for the most iconic views. Ensure you are looking out early after takeoff for the Israeli coast and stay alert during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the descent over Odessa's urban grid and port area.
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Mediterranean Horizon
Vast, unobstructed views of the deep blue Eastern Mediterranean shortly after departure from Tel Aviv.
Aegean Fringes
Glimpses of the easternmost Greek islands like Rhodes or Chios depending on the specific flight corridor over Turkey.
Dniester Liman
The unique lagoon and sandbar of Zatoka where the Dniester River meets the Black Sea just south of Odessa.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side. This side is ideal for spotting the unique geography of the Ukrainian estuaries (limans) during the final approach into ODS.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 1,643 km (1,021 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: ODS (46.42679977416992, 30.67650032043457)
Route Type: International
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