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IKT → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as the sun is typically to the south. You get excellent views of the Angara and Yenisei rivers and a more rugged perspective of the Northern Ural Mountains.
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Angara River
Follow the winding blue path of the only river that flows out of Lake Baikal immediately after takeoff.
Central Siberian Taiga
Endless stretches of dense coniferous forests that define the rugged Siberian wilderness.
Yenisei River
Crossing the mighty Yenisei near Krasnoyarsk, one of the most powerful river systems in the world.
Northern Ural Ridges
Sharp, dramatic ridges of the Urals that appear more jagged than the southern sections.
Kama River
Views of the wide Kama river as it snakes through the Perm and Tatarstan regions.
Moscow Ring Roads
During the descent into VKO, enjoy the organized geometry of the Moscow suburbs and forest belts.
The right side is ideal for photography because the sun is on the opposite side, providing soft, even light over the landscape. Look out about 2.5 hours into the flight for the best views of the Ural Mountains. In winter, the frozen rivers create stunning white geometric patterns against the dark taiga.
Book Hotels in MoscowSayan Mountains
Distant views of the snow-capped Eastern Sayan range shortly after departure from Irkutsk.
Ob River Crossing
A spectacular view of one of the world's longest rivers as you pass near Novosibirsk.
Omsk Cityscape
Aerial views of the industrial hub where the Om and Irtysh rivers converge.
Southern Urals
The ancient, rolling peaks marking the geographic border between Asia and Europe.
Volga River Basin
Expansive views of Russia's most iconic river and its massive reservoir systems near Ulyanovsk.
Sit on the left if you want to see the major industrial cities of Southern Siberia. Note that during midday flights, the sun will be on this side, which can cause significant window glare and heat. Keep your window shade down when not viewing to stay cool.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 4,237 km (2,633 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 59 min
Departure: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: Domestic
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