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LGW → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a scenic perspective of the North Sea coastline, the unique Frisian Islands, and the vastness of the Baltic Sea horizon, while benefiting from indirect sunlight on eastbound daytime flights.
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East Anglian Coast
The rugged shoreline of eastern England as the aircraft departs the UK over the North Sea.
Frisian Islands
The beautiful chain of islands stretching along the Dutch and German coasts, famous for their sandbanks.
Port of Hamburg
Glimpses of the massive industrial port and the winding Elbe River in Northern Germany.
Baltic Sea Horizon
Deep blue vistas of the Baltic Sea visible to the north while traversing the Polish coastline.
Belarusian Taiga
Dense, dark green forests and winding rivers typical of the Eastern European landscape.
Sit on the left for the best lighting conditions during the day to avoid direct sun glare. Look out early for the North Sea crossing and keep an eye out for the unique geography of the Wadden Sea islands. In winter, look for ice formations along the northern coastlines.
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Benelux Urban Sprawl
The densely packed cities and industrial heartlands of the Netherlands and Belgium.
Central European Plains
A geometric patchwork of agricultural fields across Germany and Poland.
Warsaw Skyline
The Vistula River and the distinct modern skyline of the Polish capital if the flight path tracks south.
Bialowieza Region
Views of one of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across Europe.
Moscow Dacha Belt
The traditional Russian countryside houses and suburban forests as you descend into Domodedovo.
The right side is ideal for night flights to see the dense city lights of Central Europe. Be aware that during daytime flights, the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which may require the window shade to be lowered. Excellent for spotting the sprawl of Moscow during the final approach.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 2,543 km (1,580 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 23 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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