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CGN → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most direct views of major urban centers including Warsaw and Minsk, along with the varied terrain of the Harz Mountains and the southern approach into Moscow.
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Harz Mountains
The highest mountain range in Northern Germany, featuring the prominent Brocken peak.
Warsaw Skyline
Clear views of the Vistula River bisecting the Polish capital and its growing cluster of skyscrapers.
Minsk Urban Layout
The geometric, wide-boulevard layout of the Belarusian capital is highly visible from cruising altitude.
Smolensk
One of Russia's oldest cities, where you can spot the winding Dnieper River and historic fortifications.
Moscow Skyscrapers
On the final descent, view the impressive Moscow City international business district towers.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is higher, illuminating the landmarks below. During the descent into DME, look for the 'Stalinist Skyscrapers' or 'Seven Sisters' dots across the Moscow landscape. Winter flights offer spectacular views of frozen river systems throughout Eastern Europe.
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Ruhr Valley
Aerial views of Germany's industrial heartland and dense urban networks immediately after takeoff.
Teutoburg Forest
A long, narrow forested ridge extending through the German states of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Masurian Lake District
Over 2,000 lakes in northeastern Poland, visible as a shimmering patchwork of blue and green.
Northern Belarus
Vast expanses of untouched marshlands and dense coniferous forests characteristic of the region.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. This side offers better lighting for photographing the intricate patterns of the Masurian Lake District in Poland. Keep an eye out for the Elbe River crossing shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,095 km (1,302 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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