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Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?

Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is preferred primarily for the lighting conditions; when flying east-northeast, this side avoids direct southern glare, offering clear views of the Moscow region and the northern ridge of the Ural Mountains.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
🏙️

Munich & Bavaria

Clear views of the Munich skyline, the Allianz Arena, and the rolling hills of the Bavarian countryside shortly after departure.

🏗️

Northern Warsaw

The flight path often passes near the Polish capital, providing a look at the Vistula River and the urban sprawl of Warsaw.

🏰

Moscow Northern Bypass

A distant view of the Russian capital's northern administrative districts and the surrounding forested dacha communities.

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Upper Volga Basin

The winding blue ribbon of the Volga River, Europe's longest river, as it snakes through the Russian heartland.

⛰️

Central Ural Ridge

The dramatic transition from the flat Eastern European Plain to the ancient, low-lying peaks of the Ural Mountains.

Choose the left side to avoid the harsh southern sun during daytime flights. This side provides the best lighting for photographing the Ural Mountains during the descent into Yekaterinburg. Keep an eye out for the vast forest coverage of the Russian Taiga as you cross the 50th meridian.

Right Side Highlights
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🏔️

Alpine Silhouette

On clear days, the northern edges of the Alps are visible on the southern horizon during the initial climb from Munich.

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Polish Heartland

A patchwork of agricultural fields and historic towns across southern Poland and the Silesian region.

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Nizhny Novgorod

Views of the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers, a major historic and industrial hub of central Russia.

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Kama River Reservoir

The massive expanse of the Kama River, often dotted with cargo ships, just before reaching the Urals.

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Southern Ural Foothills

Rugged, dense forest terrain and hidden industrial mining towns nestled in the southern valleys of the mountain range.

The right side is ideal for night flights to see the brilliantly lit industrial centers of the Volga region. Note that during winter, the sun remains low in the south, which may cause significant window glare. Look for the Kama River's massive width as a key navigational landmark.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,363 km (2,090 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 57 min

Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)

Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)

Route Type: International

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