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CTA → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (Catania) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
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.
Mount Etna
Europe's highest and most active volcano is visible almost immediately after departure, often billowing smoke.
High Tatras
Jagged, snow-capped peaks on the border of Slovakia and Poland provide a rugged alpine landscape.
Warsaw Cityscape
Clear views of the Vistula River and the growing skyline of the Polish capital during the mid-flight transit.
Bialowieza Forest
One of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across Europe.
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.
Ionian Sea
Expansive views of the deep blue Mediterranean waters as the aircraft climbs to cruising altitude.
Dalmatian Coast
The intricate network of islands and turquoise waters along the Croatian coastline is visible from a distance.
Lake Balaton
The distinctive elongated shape of Central Europe's largest freshwater lake located in western Hungary.
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.
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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