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HRK → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Kharkiv International Airport (Kharkov) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Kharkiv city center upon departure and a higher likelihood of spotting the Moscow skyline and the Oka River during the approach into Sheremetyevo.
Kharkiv City Center
A clear view of Freedom Square and the Gosprom building shortly after takeoff from HRK.
Belgorod Cityscape
Excellent views of the neighboring Russian city and its international airport just across the border.
Oka River Meanders
The dramatic winding path of the Oka River as the plane begins its descent into the Moscow region.
Moscow Skyline
On clear days, the skyscrapers of Moscow City are visible in the distance during the standard approach sequence.
Khimki Reservoir
The large water basin and northern Moscow suburbs visible just before touching down at SVO.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the Oka River. During the winter, the frozen river patterns and snow-covered forests provide exceptional high-contrast photography opportunities.
North Kharkiv Districts
Dense residential layouts of the Saltivka district visible during the initial climb.
Central Black Earth Region
Geometric patterns of Russia's most fertile agricultural lands stretching to the horizon.
Kursk Industrial Hubs
Distant views of the large-scale manufacturing and mining infrastructure near the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly.
Russian Boreal Forests
Expansive stretches of mixed birch and coniferous forests as the route heads toward the Moscow Oblast.
Choose this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and minimize glare. It provides a great perspective on the transition from the open Ukrainian steppe to the dense Russian forests. Watch for the Seim River crossing about halfway through the flight.
Distance: 677 km (421 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: HRK (49.92480087280274, 36.290000915527344)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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