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MLA → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Malta International Airport (Malta) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a premier viewing experience of Mediterranean volcanic activity and the expansive coastlines of the Balkan Peninsula.
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Comino & Gozo
A perfect aerial view of the Blue Lagoon's turquoise waters and Malta's sister islands immediately after takeoff.
Mount Etna
Europe's most active volcano; its smoking crater and lava-scarred slopes are the highlight of the Sicilian segment.
Salento Peninsula
The 'heel' of Italy, where the white sands of Puglia meet the deep blue of the Ionian Sea.
Southern Carpathians
Spectacular views of the 'Transylvanian Alps' in Romania, with peaks reaching over 2,500 meters.
Central Russian Upland
The vast, undulating landscape of forests and agricultural plains that define the approach into the Moscow region.
A seat on the right is essential for the best view of Mount Etna, which usually passes to the east of the aircraft. For the best clarity, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. In winter, the snow-covered Carpathian Mountains are particularly breathtaking on this side. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from MLA for the Malta-Gozo channel.
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Dingli Cliffs
The highest point of the Maltese Islands, offering a dramatic view of the sheer limestone drops into the Mediterranean.
Aeolian Islands
A volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, often visible as the flight crosses northern Sicily.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged mountain range stretching across Montenegro and Serbia, characterized by karst limestone formations.
Transylvanian Plateau
The heart of Romania, featuring a mix of dense forests and historic fortified towns visible from high altitude.
Moscow City Skyscrapers
The modern glass towers of Moscow's financial district can often be spotted on the horizon during the descent.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights as it remains in the shade, reducing window glare for photography. It offers the best perspective of the Balkan mountain ranges and the urban sprawl of Moscow as you approach from the southwest. Look out for the Danube River snaking through Eastern Europe.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,808 km (1,745 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: MLA (35.857498, 14.4775)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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