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GOJ → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (Nizhniy Novgorod) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the historic Golden Ring landscape and a high probability of seeing the Moscow City skyscraper district during the final approach phase into Vnukovo.
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Nizhny Novgorod City
A stunning aerial perspective of the Kremlin and the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers.
Golden Ring View
Distant views of the ancient white-stone churches of Vladimir and the surrounding Suzdal plains.
Klyazma River
Watch the silver ribbon of the Klyazma river as it meanders through the Vladimir region.
Moscow City Skyscrapers
The iconic glass towers of the Moscow International Business Center visible during the descent.
Meshchersky Park
A dense green forest belt that signifies the final approach into the southwest side of the capital.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Russian plains. Keep an eye out for the white-stone monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal approximately 15-20 minutes into the flight. On the final descent into VKO, the Moscow City skyscrapers are often visible to the north if the flight path follows the standard approach from the east.
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Oka River
The main waterway flowing south of Nizhny Novgorod, visible immediately after takeoff.
Meshchera Lowlands
Vast, swampy pine forests and wetlands characteristic of the Central Russian landscape.
Podolsk
A major industrial and residential satellite city located on the southern outskirts of Moscow.
New Moscow Districts
Rapidly developing modern residential complexes and infrastructure near the Vnukovo airport area.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Immediately after takeoff from GOJ, look for the industrial zones of Dzerzhinsk and the winding Oka river. During winter, this side offers striking views of frozen floodplains and snow-covered forests.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 412 km (256 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: GOJ (56.23009872436499, 43.784000396729)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: Domestic
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