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FRA → GOJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (Nizhniy Novgorod)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of urban landmarks, including Warsaw and Minsk, and typically provides a better angle of the iconic Oka and Volga river confluence upon arrival.
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Thuringian Forest
A continuous belt of deep green hills and historical towns in central Germany.
Warsaw Panorama
A clear view of the Vistula River bisecting the Polish capital and its growing skyscraper skyline.
Minsk Cityscape
The radial city planning and grand Soviet-era architecture of the Belarusian capital are easily identifiable.
Moscow Ring Roads
The massive concentric infrastructure of the Moscow region is visible as you bypass the capital to the north.
Oka-Volga Confluence
The dramatic meeting point of two of Russia's greatest rivers right at the heart of Nizhny Novgorod.
Secure a window seat on the right for the descent; the flight path usually circles south of Nizhny Novgorod, offering a perfect view of the Kremlin and the rivers. On evening flights, the sunset over the Russian plains provides spectacular golden hour photography opportunities.
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Harz Mountains
The northernmost mountain range in Germany, featuring the Brocken peak, visible shortly after departure.
Berlin Outskirts
Distances views of the German capital's northern sprawl and the Havel river system.
Masurian Lakeland
A stunning patch of over 2,000 lakes in northeastern Poland, appearing as a blue mosaic from altitude.
Valdai Hills
The elevated forested region of Western Russia that serves as the source of many major rivers.
Look out for the Harz mountains within the first 20 minutes of flight. If flying during winter, the frozen lakes in Poland provide a unique white-and-blue geometric landscape. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun remains to the south.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,418 km (1,502 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: GOJ (56.23009872436499, 43.784000396729)
Route Type: International
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