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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers on the left side can often spot the distant Moscow city skyline and the MKAD ring road as the aircraft climbs and turns north.
Passengers on the left side can often spot the distant Moscow city skyline and the MKAD ring road as the aircraft climbs and turns north.
The right side offers the most compelling views of the Volga River's dramatic Samara Bend and the geographical transition from the European plains into the vast Kazakh steppes with better lighting conditions for photography during southbound-leaning trajectories.
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally superior for this route as it offers distant views of the Moscow skyline upon departure, a clear perspective of the Warsaw metropolitan area, and a stunning approach featuring the KrkonoΕ‘e mountain range on the Czech border.
The right side offers more dramatic geological transitions, including the descent into the Zarafshan Valley and superior views of the Ustyurt Plateau's rugged cliff edges and the lower Volga region.
The right side offers superior views of the Southern Urals' rugged terrain and the most dramatic approach into the Altai foothills and the Oskemen river valley.
The right side offers the most iconic view of the route: the massive Mir diamond mine, visible just before landing in Mirny, along with better sun positioning for photography during the long journey across the Siberian heartland.
The right side offers a superior view of the higher Southern Ural peaks, the winding Oka river valley, and prominent city views of Omsk and the industrial Kuzbass region.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Moscow skyline during the initial climb and provides a dramatic view of the Dnieper River and Kiev's historic city center during the descent into Boryspil.
The left side offers a more direct view of the Voronezh Reservoir and the scenic, winding bends of the Don River, which are the geographic highlights of this route.
Flying west from Moscow to Frankfurt, the right side provides optimal lighting for photography by avoiding direct southern sunlight and offers superior views of Warsaw and the German northern ranges.
The right side is generally preferred for its clear views of the Berlin metropolitan area and better lighting conditions for photography when flying westward, avoiding direct sunlight.
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling northern Russian forests and a better angle of the Ural Mountains' transition into the West Siberian Plain.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Volga River and the massive Volgograd Reservoir during the descent, often providing a glimpse of the city's iconic Motherland Calls monument.