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HKT → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Phuket International Airport (Phuket) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking panoramas of the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush mountain ranges, alongside the limestone karsts of Southern Thailand during departure.
Phang Nga Bay
Dramatic limestone cliffs and emerald waters immediately visible after takeoff from HKT.
The Himalayas
Magnificent long-distance views of the world's highest peaks, including the Nepal-India range.
Hindu Kush Mountains
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of Afghanistan and Pakistan offering some of the most dramatic terrain on earth.
Kyzylkum Desert
The vast, reddish-sand expanses of Central Asia across Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Ural Mountains
The southern tip of the mountain range that traditionally marks the boundary between Asia and Europe.
Moscow Approach
Aerial views of the dense Russian forests and the Moskva River winding toward the capital.
Book a window seat on the right for unparalleled views of the Himalayas. For daytime flights, the lighting is optimal for photography of the Hindu Kush. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the iconic karst formations of Southern Thailand before the plane reaches cruising altitude.
Andaman Sea
Crystal clear turquoise waters and coral reefs visible during the initial climb out of Phuket.
Mergui Archipelago
A glimpse of the remote and pristine islands scattered along the southern coast of Myanmar.
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
The massive, intricate network of river distributaries emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Caspian Sea
The western coastline of the world's largest inland body of water as the flight enters Russian airspace.
Volgograd
The sprawling industrial city along the banks of the Volga River, historically known as Stalingrad.
The left side is best for sunset views if flying in the late afternoon, as the sun will be positioned to the west. On the approach to Moscow, you may see the sprawling suburbs and the Oka River. Avoid seats over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Caspian coastline.
Distance: 7,429 km (4,616 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 44 min
Departure: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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