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BUD → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Hungarian landscape at takeoff and provides the highest probability of seeing the Moscow city center and Kremlin during the standard landing patterns into Sheremetyevo.
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Danube Bend
A stunning view of the Danube River curving through the hills north of Budapest immediately after takeoff.
Eastern Carpathians
The rolling green ridges and deep valleys of the Carpathian mountain arc extending toward the horizon.
Minsk Vista
On clear days, the organized grid and monuments of the Belarusian capital are visible in the distance.
Moscow City Center
Often visible during the 'star' arrival pattern, featuring the Moscow City skyscrapers and the Kremlin.
The right side is ideal for morning flights for the best lighting on the landscape. For the best chance of seeing the Moscow skyline, choose a window seat on this side; flights usually approach SVO from the south or west, putting the city center to the right.
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High Tatras
Dramatic views of the snow-capped peaks along the Slovak-Polish border shortly after departure.
Warsaw Surroundings
A distant glimpse of the Polish capital's high-rise skyline when traversing Polish airspace.
Belarusian Forests
Expansive views of the dense primeval forests and marshlands characteristic of Eastern Europe.
SVO North Approach
Views of the sprawling Moscow suburbs and the Sheremetyevo airfield complex during the final descent.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also better for spotting the High Tatras early in the flight. Keep an eye out for the Vistula River as you pass through Poland.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,563 km (971 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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