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KSN → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Kostanay West Airport (Kostanay) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior lighting conditions for photography when flying westward and provides excellent views of the vast Volga River reservoirs and the transition from the Kazakh steppes to the dense Russian forests.
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Southern Ural Foothills
The gradual transition from the flat Kazakh steppe into the rolling green hills of the southern Ural region.
Ulyanovsk Volga Crossing
Spectacular views of the Presidential Bridge, one of the longest in Russia, spanning the wide Kuybyshev Reservoir.
Meshchera Woodlands
Dense, dark evergreen and deciduous forests that dominate the landscape east of Moscow.
Moscow Suburbs
The dense urban sprawl and dacha communities appearing as you enter the busy Moscow terminal maneuvering area.
The right side (North) provides the best indirect lighting for clear photos of the ground. Look out approximately 60-70 minutes into the flight for the crossing of the Volga River, which is the most scenic geographic landmark. In winter, the frozen reservoirs and snowy forests create a stunning high-contrast landscape.
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Ural River Border
Watch for the winding Ural River near Orenburg, marking the geographic boundary between Europe and Asia.
Samara Bend
A view of the massive U-turn the Volga River takes around the Zhiguli Mountains near Samara.
Central Russian Upland
Expansive agricultural patterns and rural settlements characterizing the heart of European Russia.
Oka River Meanders
Intricate loops of the Oka River as the flight descends toward the Moscow region.
On this westward flight, the left side faces south, meaning you may encounter significant sun glare during midday flights. Keep your window shade partially closed to manage heat. This side is better for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,712 km (1,064 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: KSN (53.20690155029297, 63.55030059814453)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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