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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of the Adriatic coastline and the rugged Balkan mountain ranges shortly after takeoff, followed by a scenic approach into the Ural region.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Adriatic Archipelago

Breathtaking views of the turquoise waters and hundreds of islands along the Croatian coastline.

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Dinaric Alps

The high, karst mountain peaks of the Balkans offer some of the most rugged terrain on the entire route.

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Pannonian Basin

The vast, geometric agricultural patterns of the Hungarian plains stretching toward the horizon.

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Kama River Reservoirs

Witness the massive industrial waterways and reservoirs near Perm before the final mountain crossing.

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The Ural Divide

Direct views of the rolling peaks marking the geographic border between Europe and Asia during final approach.

The first 60 minutes are the highlight of this side; ensure your window is clear for the Adriatic crossing. On the final descent into SVX, watch for the shift from flat plains to the forested hills of the Middle Urals, which is most prominent on this side.

Left Side Highlights
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Apennine Mountains

The central spine of Italy provides a dramatic landscape of limestone peaks shortly after departing Rome.

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Central European Vistas

Distal views of major urban centers and the sprawling plains of Poland and Belarus during the mid-flight transit.

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Volga River System

Observation of the massive, winding bends of the Volga as the flight crosses into the Russian interior.

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Northern Ural Ridges

Views of the distant northern mountain extensions as the aircraft begins its descent towards Yekaterinburg.

Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sunlight and glare while photographing the Russian river systems. It is also the better side for spotting the lights of Moscow if the flight path tracks slightly north of the city at night.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,793 km (2,357 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 28 min

Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)

Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)

Route Type: International

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