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LHR → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally preferred for this eastbound route as it offers sweeping views of the North Sea coastline, the intricate landscapes of the Netherlands, and northern German cities, all while avoiding the direct glare of the sun in the southern sky.
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Thames Estuary
View the winding River Thames as it widens and flows into the North Sea shortly after departure from London.
Dutch Coastline
Excellent visibility of the Netherlands' famous dikes, polders, and the massive Port of Rotterdam.
Hamburg and Elbe River
Aerial perspective of the Elbe river winding through one of Europe's largest industrial port cities.
Baltic Coastline
Glimpses of the sandy spits and lagoons along the northern coast of Poland and the Baltic Sea.
Russian Plains
The landscape transitions into the vast, often snow-covered plains and forests of Western Russia during the descent.
Choose the left side for morning and midday flights to keep the sun behind you, ensuring better visibility and photo quality of the European coastline. On approach to VKO from the west, the left side often provides a broader view of the northern Moscow suburbs and the expansive forest belts surrounding the city.
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Central London
If departing towards the west and looping back, enjoy iconic views of the Shard, the City, and the Thames.
Brussels Cityscape
Pass over the heart of Belgium with views of the dense urban sprawl and the European Quarter.
Warsaw Skyline
The cluster of modern skyscrapers in the Polish capital is often visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Bialowieza Forest
Fly over one of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across Europe.
Moscow City District
Depending on the arrival pattern into Vnukovo, look for the distant glittering skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Center.
The right side is ideal for catching a glimpse of the London skyline immediately after takeoff if the airport is operating on westerly departures. Be aware that for most of the flight, the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which can cause significant glare during daytime travel. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to stay cool.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 2,503 km (1,555 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 20 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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