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DME → NJC
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Nizhnevartovsk Airport (Nizhnevartovsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the northern Ural mountain ridges and the expansive meandering floodplains of the Ob River during the final approach, while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun.
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Moscow Periphery
Aerial views of Moscow's eastern suburbs and the dense green belts surrounding the capital shortly after takeoff.
Volga River Bend
Cross the mighty Volga River near the historic cities of the Golden Ring, showcasing its massive width.
Northern Urals
Dramatic views of the Ural Mountain range, marking the geographic boundary between Europe and Asia.
Siberian Taiga
An endless emerald carpet of coniferous forest stretching toward the Arctic horizon.
Ob River Basin
The intricate network of channels, oxbow lakes, and wetlands as the plane descends into the West Siberian Plain.
Sit on the left to capture the best lighting for photography, as the sun will be on the opposite side. Watch for the Ural Mountains approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes into the flight. In winter, the frozen Ob River creates stunning geometric patterns visible during the descent into NJC.
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Golden Ring Towns
Distant views of ancient Russian settlements and church spires dotting the landscape east of Moscow.
Industrial Urals
Spot the industrial clusters and mining towns nestled within the southern folds of the Ural range.
Vasyugan Lakes
Thousands of small, perfectly round glacial lakes reflecting the sky across the Siberian flatlands.
Samotlor Oil Field
As you approach Nizhnevartovsk, look for the infrastructure of one of the world's largest oil fields.
Gas Flares
On evening flights, the horizon is dotted with the bright orange glows of industrial gas flares.
The right side is excellent for seeing the industrial scale of Siberia's energy sector. If flying at night, this side provides a unique view of the glowing gas flares across the dark taiga. Be aware that midday flights may experience significant sun glare on this side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in NizhnevartovskDistance: 2,307 km (1,434 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: NJC (60.94929885864258, 76.48359680175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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