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CUN → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Greenland ice cap, Iceland's volcanic terrain, and the best potential for viewing the Aurora Borealis during the night portion of this trans-Atlantic crossing.
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Yucatán Coastline
Stunning views of the turquoise Caribbean waters and the white sands of the Riviera Maya immediately after takeoff.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On the typical great circle route, you'll see the massive, jagged glaciers and deep fjords of Southern Greenland.
Icelandic Highlands
Aerial perspective of the rugged, volcanic landscapes and snow-capped peaks of Iceland.
Norwegian Sea
Vast oceanic views which, during winter months, provide a prime stage for the dancing Aurora Borealis.
Stockholm Archipelago
Intricate patterns of thousands of small islands as you cross the Baltic region toward Russia.
Moscow Outskirts
Industrial and residential layouts of the Moscow region during the descent into Vnukovo.
Choose the left side for the best chance to see the Northern Lights during the dark hours of the flight. If departing in the morning, the lighting on the Greenland ice sheet is particularly dramatic. Keep your window shade open during the mid-flight crossing of the North Atlantic for rare glimpses of arctic terrain.
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Florida Keys
Distant views of the Florida peninsula and the emerald waters surrounding the keys.
US East Coast
Glittering lights of major metropolitan areas like New York and Boston if the flight path hugs the coast.
English Channel
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the distant coastlines of the UK and France.
Northern European Plain
The patchwork of agricultural fields and towns across Germany and Poland.
Moscow City Center
Depending on the approach pattern, you may see the Kremlin and the Seven Sisters skyscrapers in the distance.
The right side is generally sunnier for much of the eastbound journey, which can be bright; use the window shade to prevent glare. During the final approach to VKO, this side often offers a better angle for seeing the dense urban sprawl of Moscow if the wind dictates a northern approach.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 10,006 km (6,217 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 46 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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