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Welcome to a journey through the captivating Baltic states, where history, culture, and natural beauty intertwine to create an unforgettable experience. This stage commences in Helsinki, the vibrant capital of Finland, where modernity harmonizes with centuries-old traditions. From Helsinki, you’lll cross the Baltic Sea to Tallinn, the jewel of Estonia’s crown. Tallinn’s medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beckons with its cobbled streets, ancient walls, and enchanting architecture. This city is a living testament to Estonia’s rich heritage and storied past. Continuing your tour, you’ll venture eastward along Estonia’s picturesque coastline, stopping at Narva, a city steeped in history and cultural diversity. Here, the Narva River forms the border between Estonia and Russia, offering a glimpse into the complexities of this region’s geopolitical landscape. Your exploration of Estonia takes you southwest, where you’ll discover the serene beauty of Hiiumaa and Saaremaa, Estonia’s two largest islands. Crossing into Latvia, your journey continues along the Baltic coast. Riga, Latvia’s cosmopolitan capital, awaits with its stunning architecture, vibrant arts scene, and rich cultural heritage. You’ll continue east to Cesis, before heading southwest to Jelgava, a city with a rich agricultural history and a wealth of cultural attractions. The final part of the stage takes you to Ventspils, a picturesque port city known for its sandy beaches, colorful waterfront, and maritime history. From here, you cross into the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, where the echoes of Prussian heritage blend with Soviet legacy to create a unique cultural tapestry. The Stage culminates in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and a city brimming with history, art, and architectural marvels<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 26 Total Distance: 1203 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 37 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EFHK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.69 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EFHK(EFHK) to Tuusulanvayla(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.8NM Bearing: 176\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, turn south to meet up with Highway 45, which will lead to the city of Helsinki<\/p>\n

Tuusulanvayla(POI1) to Ilmala depot(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.55NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the highway south towards the city will take you past the Ilmala depot, a large 150 acre rail yard. Follow the railway line south from here<\/p>\n

Ilmala depot(POI2) to Helsingin paarautatieasema(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.48NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the rail line south, you will pass by the Olympic Stadium and sporting precinct to your right, and the Linnanm\u00e4ki amusement park to your left, on the way to the end of the line at Helsinki&apos;s Central Station<\/p>\n

Helsingin paarautatieasema(POI3) to Sirpalesaari(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.09NM Bearing: 167\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south to the waterfront, and a group of small islands nearby. The southern side of the city also contains some iconic cathedrals – Uspenski, St. John&apos;s Church and Helsinki Cathedral<\/p>\n

Sirpalesaari(POI4) to Vallisaari(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.06NM Bearing: 110\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upon reaching the waterfront, turn left and follow the chain of islands eastwards. The most notable of these islands is Suomenlinna – a group of connected islands making up a historic sea fortress complex. Beyond Suomenlinna is the largest island in the local group – the mostly uninhabited Vallisaari<\/p>\n

Vallisaari(POI5) to Vallisaari(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.54NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Vallisaari, head southeast to Isosaari, the last waypoint in Finland before the journey south across the Gulf of Finland. The island had a fortress of the Finnish Defense Forces until 2012<\/p>\n

Vallisaari(POI6) to Prangli(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.51NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south across the Gulf of Finland – the eastern arm of the Baltic Sea – until you reach the small Estonian island of Prangli. This sparsely populated island is home to about 150 people<\/p>\n

Prangli(POI7) to Rohuneeme(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.14NM Bearing: 214\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Prangli, fly southwest to the tip of Viimsi peninsula, your first contact with mainland Estonia<\/p>\n

Rohuneeme(POI8) to Tallinn(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.01NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the western coast of the peninsula down to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia and home to nearly half a million people. The area&apos;s first signs of settlement date back about 5000 years, with the city&apos;s central fortress at Toompea being about a thousand years old.<\/p>\n

Tallinn(POI9) to EETN(EETN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.51NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, fly southeast to the main airport on the southern outskirts<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EETN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EETN(EETN) to Muuga(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.67NM Bearing: 35\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Tallinn airport, fly northeast to the coastline, and Estonia&apos;s largest port at Muuga Harbor<\/p>\n

Muuga(POI10) to Ihasalu Poolsaar(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.93NM Bearing: 69\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline east to the nearby Ihasalu Peninsula. The town of Neeme covers the northern part of this flat peninsula<\/p>\n

Ihasalu Poolsaar(POI11) to Hara laht(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.46NM Bearing: 64\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coastline east until you reach Hara Bay. The bay is located between two prominent peninsulas, Juminda and P\u00e4rispea, which both lie within Lahemaa National Park – one of Europe&apos;s largest national parks<\/p>\n

Hara laht(POI12) to Eru laht(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.87NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to the next bay, Eru<\/p>\n

Eru laht(POI13) to Tallinn-Narva maantee(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.87NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Eru Bay, fly southeast across the flat landscape until you reach the Estonian national road 1, which runs east-west between Tallinn and Narva<\/p>\n

Tallinn-Narva maantee(POI14) to Haljala(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.77NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east. After passing the small town of Haljala, the road will turn southeast<\/p>\n

Haljala(POI15) to EERE(EERE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.01NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the road turns to the southeast, head south towards the nearby town of Rakvere, where you will see a grass runway near the town&apos;s northern edge. Rakvere Castle, on the western edge of the town, is the main attraction in the area<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EERE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.35 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EERE(EERE) to Tallinn-Narva maantee(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.35NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to once again meet the main highway, then follow it east<\/p>\n

Tallinn-Narva maantee(POI16) to Aseri(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.35NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it turns northeast towards the coast, and a wind farm near the coastal town of Aseri<\/p>\n

Aseri(POI17) to Narva laht(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.07NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the shore of Narva Bay, follow it east<\/p>\n

Narva laht(POI18) to Narva laht(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.95NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the shoreline east past the port town of Sillam\u00e4e to the eastern end of the bay<\/p>\n

Narva laht(POI19) to EENA(EENA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.63NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the shoreline turns to beach and curves away to the north, continue east towards the town of Narva. The grass airstrip lies next to the highway leading to the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EENA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 87.27 Approximate time at 125kts: 42 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EENA(EENA) to Narva(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.91NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to the nearby city of Narva. This city of over 50,000 people lies on the Narva River, with Russia bordering its eastern bank. The city&apos;s main historic attraction is Hermann Castle, sitting on the riverbank directly across from Ivangorod Fortress on the Russian side<\/p>\n

Narva(POI20) to Narva veehoidla(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.8NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south to the Narva Reservoir. Between two of the river channels is the small island of Kreenholm, once home to the Kreenholm Manufacturing Company which at its height was the largest cotton mill in the world<\/p>\n

Narva veehoidla(POI21) to Narva jogi(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.11NM Bearing: 224\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shore of the reservoir southwest past the settlement basins to where it narrows once again into the Narva River heading southwest<\/p>\n

Narva jogi(POI22) to Peipsi jarv(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.86NM Bearing: 196\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it turns south to Lake Peipus, the fifth largest lake in Europe<\/p>\n

Peipsi jarv(POI23) to Peipsi jarv(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24NM Bearing: 224\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest across the northern part of the lake to reach the western shore<\/p>\n

Peipsi jarv(POI24) to Pohimaantee 3(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.57NM Bearing: 224\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest across the landscape to a group of small lakes, then meet up with Estonian national road 3 heading south past the lakes<\/p>\n

Pohimaantee 3(POI25) to Tartu(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.53NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway south to the city of Tartu, Estonia&apos;s second largest city. This university city was designated the European Capital of Culture for 2024<\/p>\n

Tartu(POI26) to EETU(EETU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.49NM Bearing: 187\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south to Tartu&apos;s \u00dclenurme Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EETU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 38.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EETU(EETU) to Vortsjarv(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.86NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west across the flat farmland to Lake Vorts<\/p>\n

Vortsjarv(POI27) to Vortsjarv(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.14NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west across the lake. This shallow lake, with an average depth of less than 3 meters, is the second largest in Estonia<\/p>\n

Vortsjarv(POI28) to Viljandi(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.34NM Bearing: 260\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, continue west across more farmland to the large town of Viljandi, home to nearly 20,000 people<\/p>\n

Viljandi(POI29) to EEVI(EEVI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.73NM Bearing: 243\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A highway leading west from the town will lead you to the grass airstrip of Viljandi Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EEVI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EEVI(EEVI) to Raudna jogi(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.8NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west to meet the Raudna River, whose floodplain creates a large clearing through the surrounding forest<\/p>\n

Raudna jogi(POI30) to Raudna jogi(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.77NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the wide green path of the river floodplain as it runs northwest through the Soomaa National Park to its meeting with the Lemm River. This 390 square kilometer national park protects bogs, wetlands and floodplains<\/p>\n

Raudna jogi(POI31) to Parnu jogi(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.06NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river turns away to the north, fly west to meet the Parnu River heading southwest<\/p>\n

Parnu jogi(POI32) to Parnu(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.26NM Bearing: 214\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Parnu river southwest towards Parnu Bay<\/p>\n

Parnu(POI33) to EEPU(EEPU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river nears the bay, it will turn northwest and run through the popular resort city of P\u00e4rnu, home to 40,000 people. The river will point you towards the airport west of the city. Porsche Ring is Estonia&apos;s only permanent road racing circuit, just south of the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EEPU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.79 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EEPU(EEPU) to Natsi-Volla(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.53NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west to the N\u00e4tsi-V\u00f5lla Nature Reserve. This brown patch of bog land is one of many spread across the country<\/p>\n

Natsi-Volla(POI34) to Tuhu(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.74NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest to Tuhu nature reserve, another area of bog land<\/p>\n

Tuhu(POI35) to Matsalu(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.43NM Bearing: 314\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to Matsalu Bay<\/p>\n

Matsalu(POI36) to Nomme(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.67NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross the bay, then follow the coastline northwest<\/p>\n

Nomme(POI37) to Rumpo(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.42NM Bearing: 274\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west over the small island of Hobulaid to the narrow Rumpo peninsula on the larger island of Vormsi<\/p>\n

Rumpo(POI38) to EEVO(EEVO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the peninsula as it leads you northwest towards Vormsi Airfield<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EEVO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 15.2 Approximate time at 125kts: 7 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EEVO(EEVO) to Kersleti(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.89NM Bearing: 299\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the island&apos;s northwest coast<\/p>\n

Kersleti(POI39) to Hari kurk(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.98NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest and head across the Hari Strait to a group of small islands<\/p>\n

Hari kurk(POI40) to Hiiumaa(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.95NM Bearing: 254\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn towards the west and fly to the nearby forested peninsula on Estonia&apos;s second largest island, Hiiumaa<\/p>\n

Hiiumaa(POI41) to EEKA(EEKA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.38NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west to Kardla airport, the only airport on the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EEKA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EEKA(EEKA) to Kardla(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.61NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west to K\u00e4rdla, the main town on the island and home to 3000 people<\/p>\n

Kardla(POI42) to Rannakula(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.38NM Bearing: 188\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town, turn south and fly to the southern tip of the island<\/p>\n

Rannakula(POI43) to Saaremaa(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.02NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south over the 3 mile wide Soela Strait to the northern tip of Saaremaa, the largest and most populous island of Estonia<\/p>\n

Saaremaa(POI44) to Jarise jarv(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.69NM Bearing: 198\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the beach lined west coast of the peninsula, then continue south to a small lake, Jarise, which lies within a nature reserve<\/p>\n

Jarise jarv(POI45) to Kuressaare(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.65NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south to the island&apos;s main town, Kuressaare on the south coast. This town of 13000 people has a prominent star shaped fort in the south, containing the town&apos;s most popular attraction, Kuressaare Bishop&apos;s Castle<\/p>\n

Kuressaare(POI46) to EEKE(EEKE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.59NM Bearing: 146\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south to the airport near the southern end of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EEKE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.13 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EEKE(EEKE) to Salme(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.15NM Bearing: 229\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southwest across the large, curved bay to reach a narrow peninsula<\/p>\n

Salme(POI47) to Sorve poolsaar(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.28NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the southern tip of the S\u00f5rve Peninsula<\/p>\n

Sorve poolsaar(POI48) to Kolkasrags(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.09NM Bearing: 119\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the southeast and cross the Irbe Strait into Latvia, and the triangular peninsula of Cape Kolka<\/p>\n

Kolkasrags(POI49) to EVRO(EVRO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.61NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the curved coastline around to the southeast, and when you reach the coastal town of Gipka (with its large fish processing plant-the large building near the shore) keep an eye out for the grass airstrip at \u017docene, a mile from the shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVRO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 60.08 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVRO(EVRO) to Roja(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.84NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east to meet the coast at the town of Roja<\/p>\n

Roja(POI50) to Mersrags(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.19NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline southeast to a peninsula at M\u0113rsrags, where it turns towards the south<\/p>\n

Mersrags(POI51) to Kesterciems(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.84NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coastline south<\/p>\n

Kesterciems(POI52) to Ragaciema(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.3NM Bearing: 110\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The coast will turn back around to the southeast and lead you to another peninsula, where a unique lighthouse at Ragaciema keeps watch over the Gulf of Riga<\/p>\n

Ragaciema(POI53) to Kauguri(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 127\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the coast curves around to the east the frequency of popular beachside towns will increase<\/p>\n

Kauguri(POI54) to EVRA(EVRA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.18NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the long crescent of Jurmala Beach, fly east over Lielupe River and Lake Babite to reach Riga Airport – the largest in the Baltic states<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVRA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVRA(EVRA) to Daugava(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.4NM Bearing: 3\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly north to the mouth of the Daugava River<\/p>\n

Daugava(POI55) to Riga(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.36NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south to the city of Riga, the capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltic states. This historic city was founded in 1201 and is now home to nearly 1 million people<\/p>\n

Riga(POI56) to Rigas HES(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.02NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast with the river past the city&apos;s 5 bridge crossings, where the Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant will create a border between the river and Riga Reservoir to its south<\/p>\n

Rigas HES(POI57) to Daugava(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.9NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the reservoir east, where it will soon narrow back into the Daugava River<\/p>\n

Daugava(POI58) to EVPA(EVPA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.72NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river on its brief run southeast, where you will see a small grass airstrip on the northern bank<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 43.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVPA(EVPA) to Kranciems(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.06NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the nearby Kranciems dolomite quarry. There are many such quarries in the region<\/p>\n

Kranciems(POI59) to Dutkas(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.85NM Bearing: 9\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn towards the north and over two more dolomite quarries – T\u016brkalne and Dutkas<\/p>\n

Dutkas(POI60) to Gaitinas(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.52NM Bearing: 350\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north to another quarry, Gaitinas<\/p>\n

Gaitinas(POI61) to Sigulda(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.73NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn slightly northeast and head to the large town of Sigulda. This picturesque town of 15,000 people lies near the Gauja River<\/p>\n

Sigulda(POI62) to Gauja River(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.31NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town follow the river north along a shallow valley<\/p>\n

Gauja River(POI63) to Cesis(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.34NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn northeast and lead you to the large regional town of Cesis, home to one of the most iconic and best preserved medieval castles in Latvia, the 800 year old C\u0113sis Castle<\/p>\n

Cesis(POI64) to EVCA(EVCA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.05NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast over the town to Cesis Airfield. The two grass runways make up the old and new airfield – both of which are still in use<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVCA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVCA(EVCA) to Amatciems(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.19NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Cesis, fly south to Amatciems – a resort style village featuring spas, landscaped lakes and unique buildings<\/p>\n

Amatciems(POI65) to Sarkani(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.21NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south until you see a power line clearing also running south<\/p>\n

Sarkani(POI66) to Keipene(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.98NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the power line clearing as it runs south along with a local highway to the town of Keipene, which sits in between two small lakes<\/p>\n

Keipene(POI67) to EVGA(EVGA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.83NM Bearing: 229\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Keipene, turn southwest and head to Lielv\u0101rde Air Base – a few miles north of the town of Lielv\u0101rde on the Daugava River<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVGA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVGA(EVGA) to Kegums(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.23NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southwest to the nearby town of Kegums, where a hydroelectric power plant spans the Daugava River<\/p>\n

Kegums(POI68) to Iecava(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.49NM Bearing: 235\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest across the Zemgale Plain to the town of Iecava, situated in farmland<\/p>\n

Iecava(POI69) to Leilupe(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.53NM Bearing: 235\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying southwest until you reach the picturesque Leilupe River<\/p>\n

Leilupe(POI70) to EVPI(EVPI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river briefly southeast for a few miles before a turn to the east will point you to a small grass airstrip surrounded by farmland<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVPI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVPI(EVPI) to Rundles pils(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.82NM Bearing: 188\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly south to meet the river and follow it south for a few miles. When it turns away to the east, continue south a short distance to Rundale Palace. This baroque palace started construction in 1736 and is one of Latvia&apos;s main tourist attractions<\/p>\n

Rundles pils(POI71) to Eleja(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.36NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the palace, fly briefly northwest to meet a local highway running to the west. This will pass through the town of Sesave before reaching the A8 national road at the larger town of Eleja<\/p>\n

Eleja(POI72) to EVEA(EVEA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.48NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the A8 road as it marks a straight line north to the city of Jelgava, then to the airfield on the northwestern edge of the town. This former Soviet military base is now used for general aviation and gliders<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVEA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 23.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVEA(EVEA) to Leilupe(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.96NM Bearing: 332\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the airport, fly north to meet the Leilupe River then follow it northwest<\/p>\n

Leilupe(POI73) to Kemeru(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.27NM Bearing: 289\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the A9 highway bridge crossing, the river will turn away to the northeast. At this point, fly northwest across the nearby Great \u0136emeri Bog, part of the larger \u0136emeri National Park<\/p>\n

Kemeru(POI74) to EVTA(EVTA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.5NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest towards the town of Tukums. As you near the town you will arrive at J\u016brmala Airport to its southeast<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVTA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 64.28 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVTA(EVTA) to A10(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.61NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west past the town of Tukums to meet the A10 national road, which runs to the northwest<\/p>\n

A10(POI75) to Talsi(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.01NM Bearing: 302\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northwest until you reach a cloverleaf interchange south of the town of Talsi<\/p>\n

Talsi(POI76) to Usmas ezers(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.73NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the interchange, fly west to Lake Usma. Latvia&apos;s fifth largest lake is popular for recreation and has the only inland yacht port in Latvia<\/p>\n

Usmas ezers(POI77) to Puzes ezers(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.53NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest to the smaller Lake Puze, 10 miles away<\/p>\n

Puzes ezers(POI78) to Ventspils(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.6NM Bearing: 280\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west to Ventspils, the sixth largest city in Latvia. This port city on the Baltic Sea is home to the 700 year old Ventspils Castle, one of the oldest and most well-preserved Livonian Order castles<\/p>\n

Ventspils(POI79) to EVVA(EVVA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.8NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ventspils Airport lies to the south of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVVA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVVA(EVVA) to Uzava(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.61NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest (runway heading) to meet the Baltic Coast<\/p>\n

Uzava(POI80) to Jurkalne(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.41NM Bearing: 176\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the beach-lined coast south<\/p>\n

Jurkalne(POI81) to Akmenrags(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.99NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast as it turns southwest. Here, Akme\u0146rags Lighthouse keeps watch over the Baltic Sea<\/p>\n

Akmenrags(POI82) to Liepaja(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.63NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the coast as it heads south to Latvia&apos;s third largest city, Liep\u0101ja. This city of nearly 70,000 people has an important ice-free port<\/p>\n

Liepaja(POI83) to EVLA(EVLA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.04NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liep\u0101ja Airport is to the east of the city, on the far side of Liep\u0101ja Lake<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EVLA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EVLA(EVLA) to Liepajas ezers(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.95NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the airport, fly to the south end of the lake<\/p>\n

Liepajas ezers(POI84) to Pape(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.33NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south to eventually meet the coast<\/p>\n

Pape(POI85) to Sventoji(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.48NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast south, crossing into Lithuania and the town of \u0160ventoji<\/p>\n

Sventoji(POI86) to EYPA(EYPA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.53NM Bearing: 160\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south for a few miles to Palanga Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EYPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.12 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EYPA(EYPA) to Palanga(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.25NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly south (runway heading) over the resort city of Palanga on the way to meet the coast<\/p>\n

Palanga(POI87) to Klaipeda(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.77NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the beach lined coast south to the breakwaters at the mouth of the Port of Klaip\u0117da, one of the few ice-free ports in northernmost Europe, and the second largest European Union port by tonnage in the Baltic<\/p>\n

Klaipeda(POI88) to Curonian Spit(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.52NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south past the city of Klaip\u0117da along the narrow Curonian Spit. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a curved sand-dune spit that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea<\/p>\n

Curonian Spit(POI89) to EYND(EYND)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.58NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading south along the spit as you pass over the large sand dunes named the &apos;Dead Dunes&apos; on the lagoon side. Further south you will reach Nida Airport, also on the lagoon (east) side of the spit<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EYND<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EYND(EYND) to Lesnoy(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.96NM Bearing: 211\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the spit as it curves around to the southwest and enters the Russian territory of Kaliningrad. More large sand dunes will feature on the way to the spit&apos;s narrowest point at the town of Lesnoy<\/p>\n

Lesnoy(POI90) to Zelenogradsk(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.86NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest to the southern end of the spit, and the town of Zelenogradsk<\/p>\n

Zelenogradsk(POI91) to Kaliningrad(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.92NM Bearing: 169\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Zelenogradsk, fly south to the city of Kaliningrad. This important city, founded in 1255, is the only ice-free port of Russia on the Baltic Sea and is home to half a million people<\/p>\n

Kaliningrad(POI92) to UMAA(UMAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.64NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A large field in the eastern part of the city features the long gravel runway of Devau Airport. Opened in 1921 as the main airport of K\u00f6nigsberg, it is one of the oldest passenger airports in the world<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from UMAA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.75 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

UMAA(UMAA) to A229(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.55NM Bearing: 109\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast to meet the A229 highway, which heads east across Kaliningrad Oblast along with the Pregolya River<\/p>\n

A229(POI93) to Gvardeysk(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.38NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east to the town of Gvardeysk. Here, the highway will cross the Deyma River as it heads south to meet the Pregolya River<\/p>\n

Gvardeysk(POI94) to Talpaki(POI95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.17NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway east as you pass a large quarry on the way to the rural town of Talpaki<\/p>\n

Talpaki(POI95) to UCHE(UCHE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.65NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will continue east where it will meet the railway line at the town of Mezhdurech&apos;e. Continue east from here to Chernyakhovsk Naval Air Base, home to several variants of Sukhoi fighter jets<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from UCHE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.27 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

UCHE(UCHE) to Krasnopolyanskoe(POI96)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.49NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the air base, fly east over the nearby railway line to once again meet the A229 highway at the small town of Krasnopolyanskoe<\/p>\n

Krasnopolyanskoe(POI96) to Gusev(POI97)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.39NM Bearing: 75\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east as it passes to the north of the large regional town of Gusev<\/p>\n

Gusev(POI97) to Nesterov(POI98)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.88NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east with the highway and railway to the town of Nesterov<\/p>\n

Nesterov(POI98) to Kybartai(POI99)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.33NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A short journey further east will take you across the border to the Lithuanian town of Kybartai<\/p>\n

Kybartai(POI99) to Vilkaviskis(POIA0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.54NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying east to the large town of Vilkavi\u0161kis, with Lake Pae\u017eeriai at its western edge<\/p>\n

Vilkaviskis(POIA0) to Paezeriu(POIA1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.29NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east towards a small lake<\/p>\n

Paezeriu(POIA1) to Gavaltuvos tvenkinys(POIA2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.54NM Bearing: 81\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Further east you will meet Gavaltuvos reservoir, formed by a hydroelectric dam on the \u0160e\u0161up\u0117 River<\/p>\n

Gavaltuvos tvenkinys(POIA2) to EYMM(EYMM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.81NM Bearing: 81\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a large field two miles east from the reservoir is Sasnava Airfield<\/p>\n

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Leg 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EYMM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 25.01 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EYMM(EYMM) to A5(POIA3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.8NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east to meet the A9 highway<\/p>\n

A5(POIA3) to Mauruciai(POIA4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.12NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast until it crosses the railway line near the small town of Mauru\u010diai<\/p>\n

Mauruciai(POIA4) to Nemunas(POIA5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.53NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn north and fly to the Neman River, the largest in Lithuania<\/p>\n

Nemunas(POIA5) to Kaunas(POIA6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.65NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river east to the fork with the Neris River. Between the rivers lies the historic center of Kaunas. Known as the Old Town, this area is home to the Kaunas Town Hall and Kaunas Castle<\/p>\n

Kaunas(POIA6) to EYKS(EYKS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.91NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just south of the city is S. Darius and S. Gir\u0117nas Airport, named after the Lithuanian pilots Steponas Darius and Stasys Gir\u0117nas, who perished in a crash near the end of an attempted non-stop flight from New York to Lithuania in 1933.<\/p>\n

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Leg 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EYKS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EYKS(EYKS) to Kauno marios(POIA7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.19NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to Kaunas Reservoir, a large lagoon east of the city<\/p>\n

Kauno marios(POIA7) to Kauno Hidroelektrine(POIA8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.64NM Bearing: 111\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east over land, then follow the reservoir southeast to its eastern end at the Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant<\/p>\n

Kauno Hidroelektrine(POIA8) to Elektrenai(POIA9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.86NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the dam, fly east to Elektr\u0117nai Reservoir, a large artificial lake which supplies cooling water to the nearby power plant<\/p>\n

Elektrenai(POIA9) to Galve(POIAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.39NM Bearing: 119\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the reservoir, fly southeast to another large body of waster, Lake Galv\u0117. A small island near the town of Trakai houses the 14th century Trakai Island Castle<\/p>\n

Galve(POIAA) to Gariunai(POIAB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.76NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to Gari\u016bnai, an industrial area on the outskirts of Vilnius containing the Gari\u016bnai Power Plant and the popular Gari\u016bnai Market<\/p>\n

Gariunai(POIAB) to Vilnius(POIAC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.93NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to meet the Neris River as it makes its way through Vilnius, the capital and largest city in Lithuania. This UNESCO World Heritage listed city contains one of the largest and best preserved old towns in Europe.<\/p>\n

Vilnius(POIAC) to EYVI(EYVI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.18NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, fly south to Vilnius International Airport, the destination for this stage<\/p>\n

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