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MAD → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the majestic Alpine range to the south and better lighting conditions when flying eastward during the day, avoiding direct sun glare.
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The Alps
Spectacular long-range views of the snow-capped Swiss and Austrian Alps to the south while over Central Europe.
French Vineyards
The structured patterns of the Bordeaux and Burgundy wine regions visible below the wing.
Rhine River
The silver ribbon of the Rhine winding through the heart of industrial and scenic Germany.
Bavarian Landscape
Rolling hills and historic village layouts of Southern Germany and the Czech borderlands.
Moscow City
A chance to spot the futuristic skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Center on western arrival patterns.
This side is generally best for daytime flights as the sun remains to the south, providing excellent illumination of the landscapes below. The highlight is definitely the distant Alpine range; use a zoom lens for photos. If landing from the west, the right side often provides the best view of the Moscow skyline.
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The Pyrenees
Aerial views of the rugged mountain border between Spain and France shortly after takeoff.
Paris Basin
On northerly tracks, the sprawling urban layout of the French capital may be visible in the distance.
North German Plain
A vast expanse of agricultural patterns and wind farms stretching toward the horizon.
Baltic Coastal Glimpses
Distant views of the Baltic coastline if the flight path tracks through northern Poland.
Russian Taiga
Endless stretches of deep green forests as the plane begins its descent into the Moscow region.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to enjoy the sunrise without glare. Keep an eye out for the Pyrenees peaks early in the flight. During the final descent into SVO, look for the suburban forest belts that characterize the Moscow outskirts.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 3,420 km (2,125 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 1 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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