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DME → VKT
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Vorkuta Airport (Vorkuta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner for the approach into Vorkuta, as it provides a front-row seat to the rugged peaks of the Polar Ural Mountains, which define the border between Europe and Asia.
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Volga-Oka Basin
Scenic views of the river networks and historic towns northeast of Moscow shortly after takeoff.
Komi Virgin Forests
Flight path passes near the western edges of this UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest primary forest in Europe.
Polar Ural Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks of the northernmost Urals appearing on the horizon during descent into Vorkuta.
Vorkuta Coal Ring
The industrial landscape and the circular railway connecting the remote mining settlements around the city.
The right side is essential for viewing the Polar Urals; try to book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain peaks. Note that Vorkuta experiences Polar Night in December, so early winter flights will be in total darkness regardless of the side.
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Moscow Skyline
Expansive views of the capital's northern districts and the Ostankino Tower during initial climb.
Northern Taiga
Hours of flight over the dense, seemingly endless coniferous forests of the Russian North.
Pechora River
Aerial views of the massive Pechora River as it meanders through the swampy lowlands.
Aurora Borealis
On nighttime winter flights, the left side offers the best chance to see the Northern Lights looking toward the pole.
Choose the left side for winter flights if you are hoping to catch the Aurora Borealis, as you will be facing the magnetic north. During the summer, the left side is better for viewing the long, lingering Arctic sunsets that can last for hours due to the high latitude.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,903 km (1,182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: VKT (67.48860168457031, 63.99309921264648)
Route Type: Domestic
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