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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the rugged southern fjords of Greenland, the expansive beauty of the Hudson Bay, and a strategic view of the Houston skyline and ship channel upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Norwegian Fjords

As the flight heads northwest, catch glimpses of the deep, carved valleys along the Scandinavian coast.

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Southern Greenland

Stunning views of the jagged southern coastline and massive glaciers flowing into the North Atlantic.

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Hudson Bay

Aerial views of the massive inland sea and the stark transition from water to the Canadian subarctic.

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The Great Plains

A geometric tapestry of American agriculture spanning Kansas and Oklahoma as you head south.

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Houston Skyline

Detailed views of the downtown skyscrapers and the Buffalo Bayou during the final descent into IAH.

Since this flight moves West, the left side faces South, meaning it will receive direct, intense sunlight for most of the journey. Use a polarizer on your camera to cut through the haze and glare. Greenland usually appears 4 to 6 hours after departure from Moscow; check the flight map frequently as this is the scenic highlight.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Arctic Wilderness

Vast expanses of the Barents Sea and the northernmost reaches of the European continent.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

An endless, mesmerizing white horizon showcasing the thickness and scale of the polar ice cap.

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Baffin Island

Remote, snow-capped peaks and frozen inlets of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

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Canadian Shield

The rugged, lake-dotted landscape of northern Manitoba, shaped by the last ice age.

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Missouri River

The winding, silver ribbon of the Missouri River as it carves through the northern US states.

The right side faces North, offering softer, indirect light which is much better for long-distance visibility and photography of the ice sheets. If the flight path is particularly far north during the winter months, this side offers the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis during the darker portions of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,532 km (5,923 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 13 min

Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)

Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Route Type: International

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