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Our Recommendation
7.2

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.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Kharkiv City Center

A clear view of Freedom Square and the Gosprom building shortly after takeoff from HRK.

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Belgorod Cityscape

Excellent views of the neighboring Russian city and its international airport just across the border.

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Oka River Meanders

The dramatic winding path of the Oka River as the plane begins its descent into the Moscow region.

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Moscow Skyline

On clear days, the skyscrapers of Moscow City are visible in the distance during the standard approach sequence.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
6.4
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North Kharkiv Districts

Dense residential layouts of the Saltivka district visible during the initial climb.

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Central Black Earth Region

Geometric patterns of Russia's most fertile agricultural lands stretching to the horizon.

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Kursk Industrial Hubs

Distant views of the large-scale manufacturing and mining infrastructure near the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly.

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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.

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Route Information

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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