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GOJ → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (Nizhniy Novgorod) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the majestic Volga-Oka confluence upon departure and offers the most consistent opportunity to spot the Moscow skyline during the approach into Domodedovo.
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Dzerzhinsk Industrial Zone
A striking view of one of Russia's largest chemical industrial hubs, featuring massive infrastructure and cooling towers.
Volga-Oka Confluence
Shortly after takeoff, see where the mighty Volga meets the Oka at the 'Strelka' point in Nizhny Novgorod.
Moscow City Horizon
On clear days during the descent, look far forward to see the skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Center.
Vladimir Countryside
Glimpses of the historical heart of Russia, with occasional white-stone church spires visible among the fields.
Sit on the right for the best photographic lighting during morning flights. This side is preferred for identifying the Moscow skyline during the Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) into Domodedovo. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 10 minutes after takeoff for the dramatic industrial landscape of Dzerzhinsk.
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Oka River Meanders
The plane follows the general path of the Oka River, showing beautiful serpentine loops through the countryside.
Meshchera Lowlands
A vast expanse of dense pine and birch forests interspersed with peat bogs and small lakes.
Dacha Settlements
Classic Russian summer cottage clusters with colorful roofs and neat garden plots visible during the descent.
Strigino Outskirts
Aerial view of the southern residential districts and green belts of Nizhny Novgorod during the initial climb.
The left side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Russian plains. It offers a more natural, tranquil view of the river systems. If landing to the North at DME, this side may also glimpse the southern forested reaches of the Moscow region.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 378 km (235 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: GOJ (56.23009872436499, 43.784000396729)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: Domestic
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