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DME → NOJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Noyabrsk Airport (Noyabrsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Northern Ural Mountains and the expansive river systems of the West Siberian Plain, especially during the approach into Noyabrsk.
Moscow Eastern Periphery
Aerial views of the southern and eastern Moscow suburbs and the industrial clusters surrounding the Domodedovo district.
Gorky Reservoir
A massive section of the Volga River north of Nizhny Novgorod, appearing as a wide blue ribbon cutting through dense forests.
Northern Ural Mountains
The transition from the European Plain to Asia, featuring the rugged, often snow-capped peaks of the northern Ural range.
Pechora-Ilych Wilderness
Vast stretches of untouched dark-coniferous taiga forest, one of the largest wilderness areas in Europe.
Ob River Tributaries
The intricate, silver-colored meanders of the northern tributaries flowing through the low-lying Siberian marshlands.
For daytime flights, the sun is typically behind you or to the south, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Urals. In winter, look for the 'white desert' effect where frozen rivers become indistinguishable from the tundra. The crossing of the Ural Mountains occurs roughly 1.5 to 2 hours into the flight.
Trans-Siberian corridor
Glimpses of the industrial landscape and rail corridors that parallel the southern section of the flight path.
Kazan and Perm Vistas
Distant views of the Kama River and the urban sprawl of major industrial hubs in the middle reaches of the route.
Middle Ural Foothills
The gentler, more forested slopes of the Middle Urals as the plane crosses the continental divide.
Siberian Oil Fields
Clusters of infrastructure and gas flares dotting the landscape, highlighting the region's primary industry.
Noyabrsk Cityscape
A final view of the planned 'Oil Capital' of the Yamal region, characterized by colorful apartment blocks amidst the taiga.
The right side is excellent for spotting the 'eternal flames' of gas flares in the West Siberian oil fields during night flights. If arriving at dawn, the right side captures the sunrise over the Siberian horizon. Keep an eye out for the unique urban planning of Noyabrsk, designed specifically for the harsh Arctic climate.
Distance: 2,251 km (1,399 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: NOJ (63.18330001831055, 75.2699966430664)
Route Type: Domestic
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