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EYK → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Beloyarskiy Airport (Beloyarsky) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Ob River's expansive floodplains and a more dramatic crossing of the Central Ural Mountains, followed by potential views of the Moscow skyline during the descent into Vnukovo.
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Ob River Valley
Witness the massive, winding channels and wetlands of the Ob River shortly after takeoff from Beloyarsky.
West Siberian Taiga
Endless stretches of dense coniferous forests and marshes typical of the Khanty-Mansi region.
Central Urals
A clear view of the mountain range that divides Asia and Europe, featuring rugged ridges and deep valleys.
Golden Ring Cities
Views of historic settlements like Yaroslavl or Kostroma as the flight path moves into Central Russia.
Moscow Cityscape
On the final approach to VKO, the left side often provides a distant but clear view of the Moscow City skyscrapers.
Sit on the left for the best mountain transitions. In winter, the frozen Ob River creates stunning geometric patterns. For evening flights, this side catches the soft glow of the southern sun reflecting off the numerous lakes and rivers of the Russian North.
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Northern Ural Peaks
Looking north towards the more remote and snow-capped peaks of the Subpolar Urals during the mid-flight crossing.
Pechora River Basin
The intricate network of the Pechora River's headwaters flowing through the Komi Republic.
Vologda Lakes
A glimpse of the numerous lakes and reservoirs that dot the landscape between the Urals and Moscow.
Moscow Hubs
You may spot Sheremetyevo (SVO) or other regional airfields from a distance as you enter the busy Moscow Air Hub.
The right side is excellent for seeing the wilder, less inhabited parts of the Northern Urals. If flying during the summer solstice, this side stays bright much longer due to the northern latitude. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the haze over the Siberian plains.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 1,860 km (1,156 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: EYK (63.686901, 66.698601)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: Domestic
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