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AKX → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Aktobe Airport (Aktyubinsk) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Samara Bend on the Volga River and provides the best opportunity to see the Moscow skyline during the descent into Domodedovo.
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Southern Ural Foothills
Distant views of the rolling hills that mark the very end of the Ural mountain range near Orenburg.
Kuybyshev Reservoir
Also known as the Zhiguli Sea, this is the largest reservoir in Europe by surface area, appearing like a massive inland sea.
Samara Bend
The spectacular 180-degree loop of the Volga River around the Zhiguli Mountains, a protected UNESCO biosphere.
Moscow Skyline
On clear days during the final approach to DME, the skyscrapers of Moscow City and the Ostankino Tower are often visible in the distance.
The right side is highly recommended for morning flights to see the sunlight reflecting off the Volga River. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the 'Zhiguli Sea'—it is the most geographically significant feature on this route. If the plane approaches DME from the south, the right side provides the best chance to spot the Kremlin and central Moscow.
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Kazakh Steppe
Vast, seemingly endless golden plains stretching toward the Caspian depression shortly after takeoff.
Saratov Bridge
A glimpse of the massive bridge crossing the Volga River, one of the longest in Europe.
Central Russian Upland
The landscape transforms from dry steppe into the lush, green deciduous forests of the Ryazan region.
Moscow Dachas
Quaint clusters of traditional Russian summer houses and garden plots as the plane enters the Moscow oblast.
Sit on the left if you are taking a late afternoon flight to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Russian plains. This side also offers a more direct view of the industrial landscapes near the border region.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,412 km (877 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: AKX (50.2458, 57.206699)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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