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UDJ → IEV
Which side of the plane to sit from Uzhhorod International Airport (Uzhgorod) to Kiev Zhuliany International Airport (Kiev)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more direct perspective of the highest ridges of the Ukrainian Carpathians, including the Chornohora range, and features better lighting for the Podillian landscapes during most daytime flights.
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Gorgany Mountains
The most rugged part of the Ukrainian Carpathians, characterized by grey stone scree slopes and dense spruce forests.
Chornohora Massif
On clear days, Hoverla (Ukraine's highest peak) is visible on the southern horizon shortly after leaving Zakarpattia.
Dniester Canyon
Watch for the dramatic meandering loops and limestone cliffs of the Dniester River valley.
Southern Bug River
Scenic views of the river winding through the Vinnytsia region's agricultural heartland.
Kyiv Southern Suburbs
Industrial and residential views of the Holosiivskyi district and the Dnieper River bridges during final descent.
The right side is superior for mountain photography. To see the Carpathian peaks clearly, morning flights are best as the sun illuminates the southern slopes. During winter, the snow-capped Chornohora range is a spectacular sight from this side.
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Palanok Castle
Look for the iconic 14th-century fortress situated on a volcanic hill in Mukachevo shortly after takeoff.
Borzhava Ridge
Expansive alpine meadows and long mountain ridges of the Outer Eastern Carpathians visible to the north.
Zhytomyr Polesie
The dense, emerald-green mixed forests of the northern Ukrainian lowlands during the mid-flight transition.
Kyiv City Center
As the plane turns for approach to Zhuliany, the golden domes and high-rises of central Kyiv appear.
Antonov Airport
On specific northerly arrival paths, you may spot the large Hostomel airfield in the distance.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side is particularly rewarding during the final approach into IEV, as the airport is located within city limits, offering excellent urban views if the flight path circles from the north.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 623 km (387 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: UDJ (48.6343002319336, 22.263399124145508)
Arrival: IEV (50.40194, 30.451940000000004)
Route Type: Domestic
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