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BUD → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the High Tatras' dramatic peaks and a better angle for the Budapest city skyline upon departure.
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Budapest & Danube
Aerial view of the Hungarian Parliament and the winding Danube River shortly after takeoff.
High Tatras
Sharp, snow-capped granite peaks along the Slovak-Polish border visible in the first third of the flight.
Warsaw Skyline
The distant but distinct cluster of skyscrapers in the Polish capital seen while cruising north.
Belarusian Taiga
Extensive, deep green forest coverage and marshlands characteristic of Eastern Europe.
Minsk Panoramas
Views of the organized urban layout and wide avenues of the Belarusian capital.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. This side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the soft northern light without direct sun glare. Watch closely 20-30 minutes after departure for the Tatras mountain range.
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Great Hungarian Plain
The vast, flat expanse of the Puszta region with traditional geometric farming plots.
Bieszczady Mountains
The rolling, forested ridges of the Eastern Carpathians located on the Polish-Ukrainian border.
Pripyat River Basin
Intricate river meanders and wetlands visible as you transition from Belarus into Russia.
Borodino Field
The historical site of the 1812 Napoleonic battle located just west of the Moscow region.
Moscow Suburbs
Modern high-rise residential complexes and dacha communities surrounding the Vnukovo approach.
Sit on the right for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the plains. During the final descent into Vnukovo, this side often provides a clearer view of the sprawling Moscow forest belt and the characteristic Russian dacha settlements.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 1,534 km (953 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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