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DME → OGZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Beslan Airport (Beslan)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer expansive views of the Russian heartland, the right side provides the most dramatic scenery as you approach the Caucasus, including a potential sighting of Mount Elbrus.
Central Russian Upland
Rolling hills and dense forest patches characteristic of the heart of European Russia.
Voronezh Reservoir
A massive man-made sea clearly visible mid-flight, surrounded by the urban sprawl of Voronezh.
Mount Elbrus
On clear days during the descent, the double-coned silhouette of Europe's highest peak is visible to the southwest.
Greater Caucasus Range
A majestic wall of snow-capped peaks rising sharply from the plains as you approach Beslan Airport.
Sit on the right for the iconic view of the Caucasus. For the best photography of Mount Elbrus, choose a mid-day flight when the sun is high to minimize haze and capture the glaciers' glint.
Moscow Suburbs
Aerial view of the industrial and residential clusters of the southern Moscow region shortly after takeoff.
Oka River
A prominent winding waterway that marks the transition from the Moscow forest-steppe to the central plains.
Black Soil Plains
Vast, geometrically perfect agricultural fields of the Voronezh region, displaying deep earthy colors.
Terek River
The braided channels of the Terek River become visible as the flight descends into the North Ossetian plains.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for seeing the sunrise over the steppes. It offers a great perspective of the flatlands meeting the first foothills of the mountains near Vladikavkaz.
Distance: 1,440 km (895 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: OGZ (43.2051010132, 44.606601715100005)
Route Type: Domestic
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