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DME → MSQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior vantage point for spotting the Moscow skyline on departure and the historic city of Smolensk mid-flight, complemented by more diverse water features.
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Moscow City Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Center are visible to the north after takeoff.
Mozhaysk Reservoir
A large, prominent body of water known as the 'Moscow Sea' appearing shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Smolensk City
The historical city and its cathedrals situated on the banks of the Dnieper River can be spotted mid-route.
Berezinsky Reserve
Lush, protected Belarusian wetlands and dense woodland areas visible during the descent into Minsk.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid sun glare. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 15 minutes after takeoff for the reservoir, and about 35-40 minutes in for the city of Smolensk. A window seat forward of the wing is recommended to see the Moscow skyline clearly.
Book Hotels in Minsk 2Podolsk Urban Area
Dense residential districts and industrial zones of the southern Moscow outskirts visible during initial ascent.
Kaluga Forest Belt
Vast stretches of mixed coniferous and deciduous forests that characterize the central Russian landscape.
Desna River Basins
Winding river paths and small tributaries that feed into the Dnieper watershed near the border.
Belarusian Farmland
Distinctly organized agricultural grids and rural villages typical of the Mogilev and Minsk regions.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, providing better saturation for photography of the Russian forests. This side offers a very peaceful view of the transitioning rural landscapes as you cross into Belarus.
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Get eSIMs for BelarusDistance: 657 km (408 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Route Type: International
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