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LED → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the historic landmarks of St. Petersburg upon departure and the distant Moscow skyline during the final descent into Vnukovo.
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St. Petersburg Cityscape
Aerial views of the Neva River, the Hermitage, and the historic downtown grid during the initial climb.
M11 Neva Highway
The modern high-speed motorway connecting the two capitals is often visible as it cuts through the dense forest.
Volga River Crossing
A prominent view of Russia's most famous river as the flight passes near the city of Tver.
Moscow International Business Center
On the descent into VKO, the 'Moscow City' skyscrapers are frequently visible on the eastern horizon.
For the best experience, choose a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur. Night flights are particularly spectacular on this side, as the illuminated M11 highway and the dense lights of the Moscow metropolitan area create a vivid 'river of light' effect. Check the wind direction; a southern departure from Pulkovo maximizes the city view.
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Expansive views of the Baltic Sea's easternmost arm immediately after takeoff from LED.
Peterhof Palaces
If the plane turns west after takeoff, the Grand Palace and famous fountain parks are visible on the shoreline.
Valday Hills
The subtle glacial ridges and lake-dotted landscape of the Central Russian Upland.
Vnukovo Forest Belts
Dense green suburban forests and elite residential areas in the Odintsovo district during final approach.
Ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Finland during the initial climb. If the flight path takes a western approach into VKO, you may see the dense green belts of the Odintsovo district. Watch for the golden domes of Peterhof shortly after wheels-up if the aircraft executes a right-hand turn toward the south.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 625 km (388 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: Domestic
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