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DME → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most diverse scenery, including the sprawling Volga river systems, the more defined ridges of the Southern Urals, and the massive Novosibirsk Reservoir known as the Ob Sea during the final descent.
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Volga River Bend
Stunning aerial views of the Volga River's wide basins and agricultural patterns near Kazan.
Southern Ural Peaks
More rugged and visible mountain silhouettes compared to the flatter northern sections.
Chelyabinsk Lakes
A cluster of dozens of circular, sapphire-blue lakes visible in the Chelyabinsk region.
Siberian Steppe
The dramatic transition from mountain foothills to the vast, flat agricultural plains of Siberia.
Irtysh River
The crossing of this major river near Omsk offers a glimpse of the industrial heart of Siberia.
Ob Sea
The massive Novosibirsk Reservoir provides a coastal-like view in the middle of the continent.
Choose the right side for morning departures to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the Ural Mountains. This side is also superior for spotting the Novosibirsk Reservoir, which is a major landmark during the approach from the west.
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Nizhny Novgorod
View the historic confluence where the Oka River meets the mighty Volga.
Kama River
A massive, winding waterway that serves as a major tributary before the Ural Mountains.
Central Urals
Witness the ancient, forested ridges that mark the geographic boundary between Europe and Asia.
Siberian Taiga
A seemingly endless carpet of dark coniferous forest stretching toward the Arctic.
Ob River Crossing
A spectacular view of one of the world's longest rivers just before landing in Novosibirsk.
On winter flights, the left side provides the best chance to see the 'White Nights' glow on the horizon. During descent into OVB, the Ob river views are most dramatic on this side as the plane turns for alignment.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,790 km (1,734 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: Domestic
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