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ASB → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Ashgabat International Airport (Ashkhabad) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Caspian Sea's western horizon and is typically better positioned to view the historic city of Volgograd and the winding curves of the Volga and Don rivers during the descent towards Moscow.
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Kopet Dag Range
Dramatic views of the rugged mountain foothills bordering Turkmenistan and Iran immediately after takeoff.
Caspian Sea
A vast expanse of deep blue water as the flight crosses from the Turkmen coast towards the Russian mainland.
Volga River Delta
The intricate network of canals and greenery where Europe's longest river meets the Caspian Sea near Astrakhan.
Volgograd (Stalingrad)
Look for the massive 'The Motherland Calls' statue and the distinctive bend of the Volga river slicing through the city.
Moscow Southern Outskirts
The transition from rural forests to the dense urban sprawl of the Russian capital as you approach Domodedovo.
Sit forward of the wing to maintain a clear view of the ground. The morning flights are best as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Russian landscape. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes before landing for the best shots of the Volga River and Volgograd's urban layout.
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Garabogazköl Lagoon
A shallow, highly saline lagoon that appears as a bright, turquoise or white crusty basin on the edge of the Caspian.
Ustyurt Plateau
The stark, desolate beauty of the desert plateaus in western Kazakhstan as the flight tracks north-northwest.
Russian Steppe
Endless agricultural mosaics and small villages that characterize the fertile plains of southern Russia.
Akhtuba River
The left distributary of the Volga, creating a lush green ribbon through the otherwise arid landscape.
Snowy Taiga
In winter months, the right side provides stunning views of the pristine, snow-covered forests of central Russia.
The right side is excellent for viewing the unique geography of the Garabogazköl lagoon shortly after departure. If flying in winter, the low northern sun creates long, dramatic shadows across the snow-covered fields of the Russian heartland, making for excellent high-contrast photography.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 2,468 km (1,534 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 17 min
Departure: ASB (37.986801, 58.361)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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