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DME → OSW
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Orsk Airport (Orsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Samara Bend (Zhiguli Mountains) on the Volga River and a clearer perspective of the Southern Ural mountain foothills as the aircraft begins its descent into Orsk.
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Moscow Outskirts
Aerial views of the dense urban layout and industrial zones of the southern Moscow region shortly after takeoff.
The Oka River
The winding silver ribbon of the Oka river near Ryazan, often reflecting sunlight during daytime flights.
Samara Bend
A spectacular 180-degree loop of the Volga River around the Zhiguli Mountains, providing one of the route's most scenic moments.
Southern Ural Foothills
The terrain begins to rise and roll as you approach the border of the Ural mountain range near the end of the journey.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be on the right side. This side provides the best angle for spotting the Samara Bend halfway through the flight. During the winter, the frozen Volga creates a striking geometric pattern of white and blue.
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Central Russian Heartland
A vast patchwork of agricultural fields and small rural villages that define the landscape between Moscow and Penza.
Saratov Reservoir
Expansive views of the widened sections of the Volga River basin further downstream toward the south.
Orenburg Steppe
The landscape flattens into the iconic Eurasian steppe, offering endless horizons as the plane enters the Orenburg region.
Industrial Orsk
Views of the massive metallurgical and petrochemical complexes that characterize the skyline of Orsk during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Russian plains. Look out for the massive industrial plumes of Orsk's factories when landing; they are particularly visible and atmospheric at dusk or on cold winter mornings.
Book Hotels in OrskDistance: 1,452 km (902 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: OSW (51.0724983215332, 58.59560012817383)
Route Type: Domestic
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