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EVN → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route primarily due to the unparalleled view of Mount Ararat shortly after takeoff, followed by the rugged western ridges of the Greater Caucasus and the winding Don River valley.
Mount Ararat
Shortly after takeoff, look southwest to see the iconic snow-capped twin peaks of Greater and Lesser Ararat across the border.
Aragats Massif
View Armenia's highest peak, an extinct volcano with four distinct summits, located just north of Yerevan.
Greater Caucasus Range
Stunning aerial views of the western part of the mountain range, featuring glaciers and deep jagged valleys.
Don River
As the flight enters Russia, observe the massive Don River snaking through the fertile southern plains.
Tula and Podolsk
Approaching Moscow, catch glimpses of the historic industrial cities and the dense forests of the Central Russian Upland.
Book a window seat on the left (A) for a morning flight to have the sun behind you when viewing Mount Ararat. The takeoff from EVN often turns north, making the peak visible for several minutes. Keep your camera ready immediately after the landing gear retracts.
Lake Sevan
Depending on the departure path, the 'Jewel of Armenia' may be visible as a vast turquoise expanse to the east.
Mount Kazbek
Spot one of the major mountains of the Caucasus, a dormant stratovolcano located on the border between Georgia and Russia.
Stavropol Agricultural Heartlands
View the colorful geometric patterns of the vast Russian grain fields and steppes of the Stavropol region.
Oka River
Cross over the Oka, one of the largest tributaries of the Volga, signifying the final approach into the Moscow region.
Moscow Skyline
On a standard approach to VKO, the right side often provides distant views of the Moscow City skyscrapers and the MSU main building.
The right side (F) is excellent for observing the deep interior of the Greater Caucasus. During winter, these peaks are exceptionally sharp. If the flight arrives at night, the right side often catches the bright urban glow of the Moscow metropolis during the final descent pattern.
Distance: 1,796 km (1,116 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: EVN (40.1473007202, 44.3959007263)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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