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Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the iconic Samarskaya Luka (Volga Bend) and the Zhiguli Mountains during the descent into Samara, along with better perspectives of major Eastern European cities.

Right Side Highlights
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Sudetes & Carpathians

On clear days, the distant peaks of the Sudetes mountains along the Czech-Polish border are visible to the south.

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Warsaw Cityscape

A direct view of the Polish capital, including the Vistula River and the city's distinctive cluster of skyscrapers.

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Pripet Marshes

The massive wetland complex of southern Belarus, appearing as an intricate network of dark forests and winding waterways.

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Zhiguli Mountains

Distinctive limestone hills that rise sharply from the Volga, offering the most scenic terrain of the entire flight during the KUF approach.

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Samarskaya Luka

The spectacular 180-degree 'Great Bend' of the Volga River, which creates a unique peninsula landscape just west of the city.

The right side is essential for the approach into Kurumoch; request a window seat here to see the Zhiguli Mountains. For morning flights, be aware of sun glare, but for evening flights, you may catch a beautiful sunset reflecting off the Volga's wide waters. The Samarskaya Luka is best viewed from approximately 20-30 minutes before landing.

Left Side Highlights
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Berlin Metropolitan Area

If the flight path trends north, the sprawling urban layout of Germany's capital is visible shortly after reaching cruise altitude.

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Baltic Horizon

Distant views of the Baltic coastline can be seen to the north while traversing Northern Poland and the Baltic states.

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Moscow Outskirts

While passing through Russian airspace, the northern fringes and outer ring roads of the Moscow megalopolis may appear on the horizon.

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Russian Central Uplands

Vast stretches of agricultural patchwork and small forest clusters typical of the landscape between Moscow and the Volga.

Choose the left side for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side provides a more expansive view of the Russian plains and the northern tributaries of the Volga River system as you approach Samara.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,846 km (1,768 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min

Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Arrival: KUF (53.504901885986, 50.16429901123)

Route Type: International

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