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IAH → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Great Circle route from Houston to Moscow typically tracks north over the Canadian Maritimes, Greenland, and Norway. The left side offers world-class views of the Greenland ice sheet and the spectacular Norwegian coastline.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
Aerial perspective of the massive continental glacier and deep blue meltwater lakes.
Norwegian Fjords
Dramatic views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks and deep inlets of Norway's west coast.
Aurora Borealis
Excellent chances to witness the Northern Lights during the night portion of this high-latitude flight.
Boreal Forests
Expansive views of the vast taiga stretching across northern Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
Baltic Coastline
The intricate archipelago and coastal transitions between Scandinavia and the Russian mainland.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see Greenland's ice cap, which is usually crossed 4-5 hours into the flight. If traveling in winter, keep your window shade open and eyes peeled for the Aurora Borealis during the dark mid-flight hours. Use a blanket to block cabin light reflection on the window.
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US East Coast
Glittering lights of the Northeast Megalopolis including NYC or Boston during the initial climb.
Atlantic Sunrise
A rapid and vibrant sunrise over the ocean as you fly east against the Earth's rotation.
North Sea Traffic
Spotting large cargo vessels and offshore wind farms near the UK and Netherlands.
Eastern European Plains
Organized agricultural patchwork and meandering rivers across Belarus and Western Russia.
Moscow Approach
The sprawling urban density and Seven Sisters skyscrapers visible when descending into DME.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise, which happens very quickly on this eastbound route. During the descent into Domodedovo, the right side often provides a broader view of the Moscow metro area's scale. This side is generally warmer as it faces the sun for more of the flight's duration.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 9,532 km (5,923 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 13 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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