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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides an unparalleled view of Mount Etna immediately after takeoff from Catania and offers more dramatic mountain scenery as you traverse the Eastern Alps and the Tatra mountains.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Etna

Europe's highest and most active volcano is visible almost immediately after departure, often billowing smoke.

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High Tatras

Jagged, snow-capped peaks on the border of Slovakia and Poland provide a rugged alpine landscape.

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Warsaw Cityscape

Clear views of the Vistula River and the growing skyline of the Polish capital during the mid-flight transit.

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Bialowieza Forest

One of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across Europe.

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Sheremetyevo Approach

Views of the sprawling northern Moscow suburbs and the vast Khimki Forest as the plane descends.

Sit in front of the wing for the best unobstructed photos of Mount Etna. For afternoon flights, the left side receives direct sunlight, so polarized sunglasses are recommended to reduce glare from the window. The most dramatic views occur in the first 15 minutes and the final 45 minutes of the flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Ionian Sea

Expansive views of the deep blue Mediterranean waters as the aircraft climbs to cruising altitude.

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Dalmatian Coast

The intricate network of islands and turquoise waters along the Croatian coastline is visible from a distance.

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Lake Balaton

The distinctive elongated shape of Central Europe's largest freshwater lake located in western Hungary.

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Moscow City Lights

On night arrivals, the distant glow of the Moscow International Business Center (Moscow City) can often be seen.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh sun. Look out about 40-60 minutes into the flight to spot the Croatian archipelago. During winter months, the right side offers a softer light for photographing the frozen plains of Eastern Europe and Russia.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,647 km (1,645 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min

Departure: CTA (37.466801, 15.0664)

Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)

Route Type: International

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