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DME → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of major metropolitan areas including Warsaw and the Ruhr Valley, while avoiding the harsh southern glare prevalent on westbound flights.
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Moscow City View
Depending on the departure path, a distant view of the Federation Tower and the Moscow International Business Center.
Warsaw Skyline
Excellent aerial perspective of the Polish capital, featuring the Palace of Culture and Science surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
Harz Mountains
The highest mountain range in Northern Germany, often shrouded in mist or snow, featuring the famous Brocken peak.
Ruhr Metropolis
A dense urban sprawl representing Europe's largest industrial area, particularly striking when lit up at night.
Cologne Cathedral
The iconic twin spires of the Kölner Dom are often visible on the right during the final bank into CGN.
Choosing the right side minimizes direct sun exposure on this westward route. The approach into Cologne Bonn often involves a northward turn, giving passengers on the right a perfect view of the city center and the Rhine river. For night flights, the industrial lights of the Ruhr area are a highlight.
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Expansive views of the southern residential districts and forests surrounding Domodedovo.
Bialowieza Forest
One of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across the European Plain.
Wroclaw
The historic 'City of a Hundred Bridges' in southwestern Poland, visible as a cluster of red roofs and waterways.
Erzgebirge Range
The Ore Mountains forming a natural border between Germany and the Czech Republic, especially scenic in winter.
Frankfurt Skyline
Views of Germany's financial hub and its distinctive 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers to the south during descent.
Middle Rhine Valley
Dramatic views of the Rhine river snaking through vineyard-covered hills and castle ruins near the final approach.
The left side faces south, which means significant sun glare during daytime flights from Moscow to Cologne. Choose this side for early morning or late evening flights to catch the soft light on the Ore Mountains. Keep an eye out for the distinctive loop of the Rhine near Koblenz.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 2,095 km (1,302 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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