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CEE → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Cherepovets Airport (Cherepovets) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Rybinsk Reservoir shortly after departure and the highest probability of seeing the Moscow City skyline and the Kremlin during the approach into Vnukovo.
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Rybinsk Reservoir
An expansive view of one of the world's largest man-made lakes, often called the Rybinsk Sea.
Volga River Bends
Dramatic meanders of the Volga river near the historic town of Uglich.
Moscow City Skyline
The cluster of skyscrapers in the International Business Center is often visible during the southern descent.
Sergiyev Posad
Distant glimpses of the golden domes of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius on clear days.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare. During the final approach to Vnukovo (VKO), keep your camera ready for the high-rise clusters of central Moscow. Seasonal ice formations on the Rybinsk Reservoir are particularly striking in late winter.
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Sheksna River
Industrial and natural views of the river as it flows through the Cherepovets region.
Tver Region Forests
Dense, uninterrupted stretches of mixed Russian woodland and wetlands.
Moscow Canal
The impressive engineering of the canal system connecting the Volga to the Moscow River.
Odintsovo Suburbs
Aerial views of the affluent residential areas and pine forests west of the capital.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to capture the sunset over the Tver region. Watch for the distinct patterns of the Moscow Canal locks. This side also offers a closer look at the rural landscapes and dacha communities before entering the metropolitan airspace.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 412 km (256 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: CEE (59.273601532, 38.0158004761)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: Domestic
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