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CSY → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Cheboksary Airport (Cheboksary) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the expansive Volga River at departure and a better angle for the scenic approach into Domodedovo, capturing the southern Moscow forest belts and the Pakhra river valley.
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Volga River Bend
Dramatic views of the Cheboksary Reservoir and the wide Volga riverbank immediately after takeoff.
Chuvashian Forest Steppe
A patchwork of dense mixed forests and agricultural fields typical of the central Russian landscape.
Alatyr River Meanders
The intricate, winding paths of the Alatyr river cutting through the greenery of the Mordovia region.
Podolsk District
Clear views of the suburban expansion and the scenic Pakhra River during the final descent into DME.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. For morning flights, this side will be in the shade, providing perfect conditions for photography without window reflections. During the winter, the frozen Volga creates a stunning geometric pattern of white and blue.
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Nizhny Novgorod
On clear days, you can spot the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers near this historic city to the North.
Arzamas Rail Hub
The complex web of railways and industrial infrastructure surrounding the historic town of Arzamas.
Zhukovsky Airfield
Views of the famous long runway of the Gromov Flight Research Institute as the plane enters the Moscow TMA.
Moscow Skyline
Distant views of the Moscow City skyscrapers and the Ostankino Tower if the flight path approaches from the Northwest.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the golden hour over the Russian plains. If the pilot follows the northern approach corridor, you may get a distant but clear look at the Moscow city center. Keep an eye out for the Oka River, which the flight path crosses roughly halfway through the journey.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 595 km (370 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: CSY (56.09030151367188, 47.3473014831543)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: Domestic
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