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MQF → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Magnitogorsk International Airport (Magnetiogorsk) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior lighting on morning flights and better views of historic river cities like Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod during the transition from the Urals to the Russian Plain.
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Bashkiria Wilderness
Untouched forest landscapes and rugged terrain north of the flight path shortly after takeoff from Magnitogorsk.
Kazan Panoramas
Excellent views of the Kazan Kremlin and the confluence of the Kazanka and Volga rivers.
Nizhny Novgorod
The dramatic meeting point of the Oka and Volga rivers, featuring the historic city's hilltop fortifications.
Gorky Reservoir
A massive expanse of water often referred to as the 'Gorky Sea,' visible north of the flight corridor.
SVO Northern Approach
Final views of the Khimki Forest and the northern reservoirs surrounding the Sheremetyevo airfield.
For morning departures, the right side provides the best photographic lighting without direct glare. Keep a close watch roughly 50-60 minutes into the flight for the distinctive white walls of the Kazan Kremlin. In autumn, the mixed forests of the Volga region offer a spectacular palette of gold and red.
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Southern Ural Foothills
Aerial views of the ancient, weathered peaks and the winding Ural River near the Europe-Asia border.
Belaya River Meanders
The silver ribbons of the Belaya River cutting through the fertile agricultural lands of Bashkortostan.
The Volga Bend
Vast views of the Volga River's widening basins near Tolyatti and Samara as you enter European Russia.
Meshchera Forests
Dense woodlands and peat bogs of the Meshchera Lowlands characterized by deep greens and blues.
Moscow Skyline
Depending on the SVO arrival pattern, the Ostankino Tower and Moscow City skyscrapers may appear on the horizon.
Choose the left side for sunset views on evening flights. During winter, look for the intricate patterns of frozen reservoirs. On the final descent into SVO from the south, this side often catches the distant glow of Moscow's city center.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,396 km (867 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: MQF (53.39310073852539, 58.75569915771485)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: Domestic
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