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DME → TSE
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Astana International Airport (Tselinograd)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic geographic transitions, featuring the iconic Samara Bend of the Volga River and the rugged ridges of the Southern Ural Mountains with optimal lighting for photography.
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Meshchera Lowlands
Dense, swampy coniferous forests and river valleys east of Moscow, particularly beautiful in autumn.
The Samara Bend
The massive U-turn of the Volga River around the Zhiguli Mountains, providing spectacular water-sculpted views.
Southern Ural Mountains
The ancient, weather-worn peaks that mark the traditional border between Europe and Asia.
Tobol River Network
Complex, meandering river systems that snake through the northern border of the Kazakh steppe.
Astana Modernist Skyline
On approach, views of the futuristic architecture and the Ishim River cutting through the city.
Sit on the left (port) side for the best lighting; since the flight moves East/Southeast, the sun will be on the right, meaning the left side avoids window glare. Look out about 60-70 minutes after takeoff for the Samara Bend. In winter, the frozen Ural peaks are exceptionally sharp and clear.
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DME Departure
Panoramic views of the Moscow oblast's southern suburbs and the industrial infrastructure of Domodedovo.
Russian Breadbasket
Vast agricultural mosaics of the Saratov and Orenburg regions, showing intricate field patterns.
Mugodzhar Hills
The southern-most tip of the Ural range, appearing as dramatic rocky outcrops in the desert-like terrain.
The Kazakh Steppe
An endless, mesmerizing horizon of semi-arid plains that showcase the sheer scale of Central Asia.
Steppe Sunset
On evening flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to vivid, unobstructed sunsets over the flat horizon.
The right side is best for witnessing the transition into the arid landscapes of Western Kazakhstan. However, on morning or afternoon flights, the sun can be intense; use a polarizing filter if taking photos. This side is preferred for night flights to see the lights of passing provincial cities like Penza.
Book Hotels in TselinogradDistance: 2,264 km (1,407 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 1 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: TSE (51.02220153808594, 71.46690368652344)
Route Type: International
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