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FRA → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft is generally superior for this eastbound journey, offering views of the northern German plains, potential glimpses of the Baltic coastline, the stunning Masurian Lake District, and a better angle of the Moscow skyline during the standard approach into Vnukovo.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Excellent views of the Main river and Germany's financial district immediately after takeoff from northern runways.
Greater Berlin
Views of the German capital and the surrounding Brandenburg forests as the flight heads northeast.
Baltic Coastline
On clear days, the distant blue of the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Spit can be spotted to the far north.
Masurian Lake District
A breathtaking mosaic of over 2,000 lakes in northeastern Poland, particularly vibrant during summer months.
Moscow Skyscrapers
On the descent into Vnukovo, the Left side often catches the Moscow City business district and the Kremlin in the distance.
For the best photography, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On evening flights, the northern horizon stays bright longer during summer, providing a beautiful twilight glow over the Russian plains. Use a mapping app with offline maps to identify the specific lakes of the Masurian district.
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Thuringian Forest
The dense green heart of Germany visible during the initial cruise phase.
Warsaw City Center
A direct view of the Polish capital's rapidly growing skyline, featuring the Palace of Culture and Science.
Brest Border Area
The historic crossing point between Poland and Belarus, marked by the confluence of the Bug and Mukhavets rivers.
Vnukovo Forest Belt
The lush, forested dacha communities of the Moscow Oblast during the final approach.
The right side receives direct sunlight for the duration of this eastbound flight, which can be harsh for viewing; keep your window shade partially closed to manage glare. However, this side is ideal for night flights to see the well-lit city grids of Warsaw and southern Moscow suburbs.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 2,008 km (1,248 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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