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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior perspective of the European landmass and the iconic final approach over the Tagus River (Tejo) and the Lisbon city center.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Moscow Suburbs

Expansive views of the dense residential districts and forests south of the capital upon takeoff.

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Distant Alps

On clear days, the northern fringes of the Alps are visible to the south while crossing Central Europe.

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Pyrenees Mountains

A stunning traverse over the rugged, snow-capped peaks separating France and Spain.

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Madrid Skyline

A distant view of the Spanish capital's skyscrapers and the dry Meseta Central plateau.

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Tagus River Estuary

Breathtaking views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and the Christ the King statue during the final descent.

For the most iconic arrival into Lisbon, choose the left side to see the city's historic waterfront. Flights departing Moscow in the morning will have the sun on the left side, so keep window shades down if you want to avoid direct glare until reaching Western Europe.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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European Plains

Aerial patterns of agricultural fields across Poland and Germany's northern territories.

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Bay of Biscay

The transition from the French coastline into the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Galician Rias

The beautiful, fjord-like drowned river valleys of Northern Spain's coastline.

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Sintra Hills

The fairy-tale Pena Palace and Moorish Castle visible on the hills just before landing.

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Cabo da Roca

The westernmost point of continental Europe visible as the plane turns toward the runway.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the soft glow over the Atlantic coast. Look out for the mystical Sintra mountain range roughly 15 minutes before landing. Check the wind direction; a northern approach (Runway 21) makes the right side particularly scenic for the Sintra hills.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,913 km (2,431 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 36 min

Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)

Arrival: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)

Route Type: International

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