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MSQ → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers views of historical Smolensk and a much higher probability of seeing the iconic Moscow City skyline during the approach to Sheremetyevo.
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Smolensk Fortress
The massive white walls and green domes of the Assumption Cathedral are often visible from cruise altitude.
Mozhaysk Reservoir
Known as the 'Moscow Sea,' this large body of water marks the final leg of the journey.
Moscow City Skyscrapers
On clear days, the glass towers of the International Business Center glint on the southern horizon.
Borodino Field
The site of the historic 1812 battle against Napoleon is located just west of Moscow.
The right side is the 'city side' for this trip. For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for clearer photography. Look for the Moscow ring road (MKAD) and the dense urban landscape of Khimki immediately before landing at SVO.
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Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve
Vast stretches of ancient European mixed forests and wetlands north of the flight path.
Upper Dnieper River
The winding silver ribbon of one of Europe's major rivers near the Belarus-Russia border.
Zelenograd
Russia's primary electronics hub and high-tech satellite city visible shortly before touchdown.
Sit on the left if you enjoy watching the sun set over the horizon on evening flights. This side provides a clearer view of the northern Moscow suburbs and the vast, undisturbed forests of the Tver region if the aircraft enters a northern holding pattern.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 642 km (399 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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