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WAW → HRK
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Kharkiv International Airport (Kharkov)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, including the shimmering Dnipro River and the golden domes of its historic cathedrals during the mid-flight transit.
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Warsaw Cityscape
Aerial views of the Palace of Culture and Science and the modern skyscrapers of the Polish capital shortly after takeoff.
Kyiv Metropolis
A stunning panorama of the Dnipro River and the urban sprawl of Kyiv, including the bridge networks and Pechersk Lavra.
Desna River Meanders
Observation of the winding Desna River north of Kyiv, known for its natural floodplains and intricate loops.
Slobozhanshchyna Forests
The dense forest belts of Northeastern Ukraine as the aircraft begins its final descent into Kharkiv.
Sit on the left for the best views of Kyiv's golden-domed churches. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Ukrainian landscape. During winter, look for the frozen patterns on the Dnipro River which are visually striking from high altitudes.
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Vistula River
The longest river in Poland as it snakes southwards through the Masovian Voivodeship.
Lublin Highlands
The patchwork of agricultural fields and small villages characteristic of the Lublin region in eastern Poland.
Kaniv Reservoir
The southern expanse of the massive Dnipro reservoir system, looking like an inland sea from cruising altitude.
Poltava Region
The historic flatlands of central Ukraine, notable for their extremely dark, fertile 'chernozem' soil.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the vast Ukrainian plains. Keep an eye out for the massive reservoirs on the Dnipro; their scale is most impressive when viewed from the south-facing window. In spring, the vibrant yellow rapeseed fields across Poland and Ukraine are particularly vivid on this side.
Book Hotels in KharkovDistance: 1,098 km (682 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: HRK (49.92480087280274, 36.290000915527344)
Route Type: International
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