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DME → GDX
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Sokol Airport (Magadan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most spectacular view of the massive Lena River system and a stunning approach over the Sea of Okhotsk and Nagayev Bay before landing.
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Moscow Outskirts
Clear views of the sprawling Moscow metropolitan area and the southern meanders of the Moscow River shortly after takeoff.
The Volga River
Cross Russia's national river, seeing major dam systems and the vast industrial landscape of the Volga basin.
Lena River Basin
A highlight of the trip, featuring a massive braided river system with countless sandy islands and channels near Yakutsk.
Kolyma Highlands
Dramatic, high-altitude mountain scenery as the plane begins its descent into the Magadan region.
Nagayev Bay
The final approach offers a stunning view of the Sea of Okhotsk coastline and the historic port of Magadan.
Most flights are overnight; as you fly east, the sun rises very quickly. For the best views of the Lena River and the Kolyma mountains, be awake 2 hours before landing. The morning light provides excellent shadows for photography of the mountain ridges.
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Northern Ural Mountains
Cross the ancient boundary between Europe and Asia, viewing the rugged peaks and deep valleys of the northern range.
Ob River Delta
Observe the intricate patterns of the Ob River as it winds through the swampy lowlands of the West Siberian Plain.
Verkhoyansk Range
Aerial views of one of the coldest inhabited regions on Earth, featuring sharp, snow-dusted ridges.
Siberian Taiga
An endless expanse of coniferous forest stretching to the horizon, dotted with thousands of small lakes.
Look out for the 'White Nights' phenomenon if flying during summer months, as the sun barely sets at these northern latitudes. Keep an eye out for the Putorana Plateau far to the north on clear days.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 5,892 km (3,661 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 56 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: GDX (59.9109992980957, 150.72000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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