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DME → CSY
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Cheboksary Airport (Cheboksary)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the vast Volga River system and the sprawling Cheboksary Reservoir during the descent, along with a better chance to spot the confluence of major rivers.
Moscow Outskirts
Aerial views of the southern and eastern residential districts of Moscow shortly after departure from Domodedovo.
Oka River Bend
A clear view of the winding Oka River as the flight moves eastward across the Moscow and Ryazan regions.
Nizhny Novgorod Distant View
Depending on the flight path, the historic city of Nizhny Novgorod and its Kremlin might be visible to the north.
Cheboksary Reservoir
Dramatic views of the wide, blue expanse of the Volga River as it widens into the Cheboksary Reservoir during the final descent.
Novocheboksarsk Industrial Hub
The industrial landscape and the massive Cheboksary Hydroelectric Station dam located just east of the city.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Volga River during the approach. For evening flights, this side avoids direct glare from the southern sun, making it easier to take photos of the reservoir and the hydroelectric dam. Watch for the river widening significantly about 15 minutes before landing.
Meshchera Lowlands
A vast expanse of dense pine and birch forests covering the Ryazan and Vladimir regions.
Kolomna Kremlin
Possible sighting of the historic red-brick towers of the Kolomna Kremlin near the confluence of the Moskva and Oka rivers.
Oka Meanders
Detailed views of the southern bends of the Oka River, featuring sandy banks and floodplains.
Cheboksary City Center
A close-up view of the residential areas and the Mother Patroness Monument as the plane turns for its final approach to CSY.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the landscape of the Central Russian Upland. This side is better for seeing the architectural layout of Cheboksary city if the plane approaches from the west without a full loop over the river.
Distance: 595 km (370 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: CSY (56.09030151367188, 47.3473014831543)
Route Type: Domestic
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