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UKS → KBP
Which side of the plane to sit from Belbek Airport (Sevastopol) to Boryspil International Airport (Kiev)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an expansive view of the Dnieper River's massive reservoir system and the distant Crimean mountain ranges shortly after takeoff.
Crimean Mountains
Distant views of the Chatyr-Dag and the main range of the Crimean mountains as the flight heads north into mainland Ukraine.
Kakhovka Reservoir
A massive body of water on the Dnieper River that resembles an inland sea, providing a bright blue contrast to the green plains.
Cherkasy Waterfront
The flight path often passes near Cherkasy, offering a clear view of the city and the long dam-bridge crossing the wide Kremenchuk Reservoir.
Kaniv Nature Reserve
Scenic views of the hilly, forested banks of the Dnieper near the burial site of Taras Shevchenko, the national poet.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Azov Sea region in the distance. To see the Dnieper reservoirs most clearly, aim for a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. In winter, the frozen surface of the reservoirs creates spectacular geometric ice patterns visible from this side.
Sevastopol Harbor
A stunning view of the historic naval base and the intricate bays of the Sevastopol coastline during initial ascent.
Pontic Steppe
Vast agricultural landscapes showing the famous 'black soil' of Ukraine with patterns of sunflower and wheat fields.
Kryvyi Rih Industrial Basin
Visible in the distance to the west, you may spot the large-scale open-pit mines and industrial infrastructure of central Ukraine.
Kyiv Skyline
On the final approach to Boryspil from the south, the left side offers a glimpse of the golden-domed churches and the Dnieper's high western bank.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Ukrainian plains. This side is also superior for viewing the urban sprawl of Kyiv and the Pechersk Lavra when the aircraft tracks along the western edge of the Dnieper before turning toward Boryspil.
Distance: 660 km (410 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: UKS (44.688999176, 33.570999145500004)
Arrival: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Route Type: Domestic
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