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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geographic features of the North Atlantic, including the stunning Greenland ice sheet, the volcanic terrain of Iceland, and the intricate fjords of Norway.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Florida Space Coast

Clear views of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center shortly after departure from Miami.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

Massive glaciers and deep blue meltwater lakes visible as you cross the southern tip of the world's largest island.

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Icelandic Highlands

A surreal landscape of volcanic craters, black sand deserts, and steaming geothermal fields if the route tracks north.

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Norwegian Fjords

The jagged, snow-capped peaks and deep inlets of Norway's western coastline during the approach to Europe.

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Baltic Archipelago

Thousands of tiny forested islands scattered across the Baltic Sea near the Swedish and Estonian coasts.

Sit on the left (port) side for the best lighting during the morning transit of the North Atlantic. This side avoids the direct glare of the sun while illuminating the ice caps of Greenland and the coastline of Scandinavia. Ensure a window seat well away from the wing for unobstructed views of the icebergs in the Labrador Sea.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
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Atlantic Sunrise

A spectacular mid-flight sunrise over the ocean, typically occurring as you approach the European continent.

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Scottish Highlands

Distant views of the rugged green mountains and lochs of northern Scotland if on a more southerly track.

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Baltic Shipping Lanes

Observation of heavy maritime traffic and cargo vessels navigating the narrow straits between Denmark and Germany.

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Moscow City Approach

A panoramic view of the 'Seven Sisters' skyscrapers and the Moscow International Business Center during the final descent into Vnukovo.

The right side is ideal for those who enjoy watching the sunrise over the horizon. As you descend into Moscow, the right side often provides a clearer view of the city center's iconic architecture. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun reflecting off the clouds.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,218 km (5,728 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 51 min

Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)

Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)

Route Type: International

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