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DME → NVI
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Navoi Airport (Navoi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers more dramatic geological transitions, including the descent into the Zarafshan Valley and superior views of the Ustyurt Plateau's rugged cliff edges and the lower Volga region.
Black Earth Region
The geometric patterns of the fertile Voronezh and Lipetsk agricultural heartlands.
Ustyurt Escarpments
Dramatic limestone cliffs and white chalk formations of the Ustyurt Plateau along the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border.
Caspian Lowlands
View of the unique salt flats and depressions located north of the Caspian Sea.
Aydar Lake View
Occasional glimpses of the massive blue Aydar Lake system shimmering in the desert landscape.
Navoi Oasis
The sharp contrast of the green irrigated Zarafshan Valley against the surrounding arid desert during descent.
Excellent for late afternoon flights to catch the 'golden hour' reflecting off the desert sands. Watch for the dramatic Ustyurt Plateau cliffs approximately 1 hour before landing. Seasonal dust storms in summer may obscure views, so clear winter or spring days are optimal.
Moscow Outskirts
Aerial views of the dense suburban sprawl and forests south of the capital immediately after takeoff.
Volga River Bend
A spectacular crossing of Europe's longest river, often visible near the industrial city of Saratov.
Kazakh Steppe
Infinite horizons of the Central Asian steppe, transitioning from green to gold depending on the season.
Kyzylkum Desert
The striking red and orange sand dunes of Uzbekistan as the flight nears its destination.
Choose this side for morning flights to witness a sunrise over the vast Russian plains. It is also the better side for viewing the high-altitude cloud formations often found over the Saratov region.
Distance: 2,624 km (1,630 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 30 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: NVI (40.1171989440918, 65.17079925537111)
Route Type: International
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