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MSQ → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior as it offers a more frequent perspective of the Smolensk urban area and a higher probability of viewing the distant Moscow City skyline during the northern arrival patterns into Domodedovo.
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Minsk Outskirts
Views of the modern residential districts on the eastern edge of the Belarusian capital shortly after takeoff.
Vitebsk Uplands
A dense mosaic of mixed forests and wetlands characteristic of the northern Belarusian landscape.
Smolensk Fortress
The historic center of Smolensk, including the white-walled cathedral and the remains of the ancient fortress.
Moscow Skyline
On clear days, the skyscrapers of Moscow City are visible on the horizon during the descent phase.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. If the aircraft approaches DME from the north, you will have a panoramic view of the greater Moscow metropolitan area. Keep an eye out for the white-and-gold domes of local cathedrals dots throughout the Russian countryside.
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Mogilev Lowlands
Expansive agricultural fields that create a colorful patchwork quilt pattern during the summer months.
Dnieper River
The winding upper reaches of one of Europe's major rivers crossing the border region.
Kaluga Cluster
View of the industrial developments and logistics hubs located to the southwest of Moscow.
Gorki Leninskiye
Lush green belts and forested parks surrounding the southern approaches to the airport.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm glow of the setting sun over the Russian plains. It provides a more intimate view of the rural settlements and dacha communities as the plane descends into the southern Moscow suburbs. Look for the meandering Desna River which often glints in the sunlight.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 657 km (408 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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