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DME → UGC
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Urgench Airport (Urgench)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the vast Caspian Sea coastline and the dramatic, alien-like landscapes of the Ustyurt Plateau as you cross from Russia into Central Asia.
Southern Moscow Sprawl
Detailed views of the Domodedovo district and the industrial architecture of the Moscow outskirts.
Volgograd Reservoir
The massive expanse of the Volga where it widens significantly before heading toward the Caspian.
Northern Caspian Sea
Deep blue views of the world's largest inland body of water near the Kazakhstan border.
Ustyurt Plateau
A stunning landscape of limestone cliffs and desert plateaus with dramatic geological striations.
Urgench Descent
Aerial view of the Khorezm region's irrigation canals and the ancient Silk Road topography.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The highlight is the Ustyurt Plateau; look for its distinctive 'chinks' or cliff edges. On clear days, the turquoise hues of the Caspian Sea are breathtaking from 35,000 feet.
Meshchera Lowlands
Dense pine and birch forests of the Ryazan region shortly after departure from Moscow.
Volga River Crossing
A spectacular view of Europe's longest river near the city of Saratov.
Kazakh Steppes
Endless horizons of the Great Steppe, showing the transition from fertile land to semi-desert.
Amu Darya Delta
The green veins of the Amu Darya river valley creating a sharp contrast with the surrounding Kyzylkum desert.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to see the sunrise reflecting off the Volga. Keep an eye out for the shimmering salt pans of the Kazakh depressions which appear as bright white patches on the ground.
Distance: 2,255 km (1,401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: UGC (41.58430099487305, 60.6417007446289)
Route Type: International
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