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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most iconic landmarks of the Trans-Siberian corridor, including the breathtaking Lake Baikal, the Mongolian steppes, and a better viewing angle of the Siberian Taiga with less sun glare.

Right Side Highlights
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Shenzhen Skyline

Direct views of the Ping An Finance Center and the rapidly growing high-tech corridors of Shenzhen shortly after takeoff.

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Lake Baikal

The absolute highlight; the world's deepest lake appears as a massive, deep-blue crescent surrounded by rugged Siberian mountains.

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Siberian Taiga

An endless, mesmerizing green carpet of coniferous forest that stretches for thousands of miles across the Russian wilderness.

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Ural Mountains

The geographic boundary between Asia and Europe, featuring ancient, weathered ridges and deep river valleys.

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Volga River

Stunning views of the winding Volga and its reservoirs as the flight enters the final approach phase into the Moscow region.

Book a window seat on this side specifically for Lake Baikal, typically visible 5 to 6 hours into the flight. On winter night flights, look north for potential sightings of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) as you cross the high latitudes of Russia. Morning departures offer soft, front-lit views of the landscape.

Left Side Highlights
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Pearl River Delta

Dramatic views of the dense urban sprawl of Guangzhou and Foshan immediately after climbing north from Hong Kong.

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Gobi Desert South

The southern fringes of the Gobi, showing intricate patterns of red rock and sand dunes across Northern China.

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Tianshan Mountains

Distant but majestic snow-capped peaks visible on the horizon when the flight path skirts the Xinjiang region.

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Novosibirsk Region

Industrial landscapes and the sprawling Soviet-era infrastructure of Russia's third-largest city as you cross Western Siberia.

Prepare for significant sun glare on day flights as this side faces south. The best photography opportunities occur during the initial ascent over China and the final descent into Moscow. Use a polarized filter to cut through the haze over industrial regions.

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Route Information

Distance: 7,137 km (4,435 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 24 min

Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)

Route Type: International

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