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LJU → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (Ljubljana) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic High Tatra peaks and provides the best angle for the Moscow skyline during common northern approach patterns into Sheremetyevo.
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Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Dramatic limestone peaks visible immediately after departure from Ljubljana.
High Tatras
The highest range of the Carpathians, featuring sharp granite peaks on the Slovak-Polish border.
Warsaw Cityscape
A clear view of the Polish capital, its skyscrapers, and the winding Vistula River.
Belarusian Taiga
Expansive stretches of dense, dark green forests and scattered glacial lakes.
Moscow City Center
Iconic views of the Kremlin and the Seven Sisters skyscrapers during the descent into SVO.
For the best experience, choose a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine exhaust distortion. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Tatra Mountains and the Moscow skyline perfectly. Watch for the Alps within the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Ljubljana Old Town
Aerial perspective of the Slovenian capital's red roofs and its hilltop castle.
The Danube River
The silver ribbon of Europe's second-longest river near the crossing of the Austrian-Slovak border.
Western Carpathians
Rolling green hills and rural landscapes characterizing southern Poland and Slovakia.
Eastern European Plains
A patchwork of vast agricultural fields stretching across the horizon into Russia.
Sheremetyevo Periphery
Views of the northern Moscow suburbs and the complex layout of the airport during final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the vast plains of Belarus. If the aircraft departs toward the east, you will get an excellent view of the Ljubljana urban layout. During winter, look for the contrast of snow-covered fields against dark forest patches.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 1,921 km (1,194 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: LJU (46.223701, 14.4576)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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