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NCE → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior, direct views of the highest Alpine massifs including Mont Blanc, followed by excellent perspectives of Central European cities and the Russian capital's northern outskirts.
The High Alps
Spectacular close-up views of the Mont Blanc massif and the glaciated peaks of the French and Swiss Alps shortly after takeoff.
Munich & Bavaria
Direct views over the urban sprawl of Munich and the neatly organized agricultural patches of southern Germany.
Prague Skyline
Clear visibility of the Vltava River winding through the historic center of the Czech capital.
Belarusian Forests
Vast stretches of dense, dark green taiga-style forests as the plane crosses into Eastern Europe.
Northern Moscow
Views of the Khimki Reservoir and the residential districts of northern Moscow during the final descent into SVO.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side provides the most dramatic angle for the Alps. Keep your camera ready within the first 20-30 minutes of flight for the most spectacular mountain photography.
French Riviera
A beautiful sweep of the Côte d'Azur coastline and the Lérins Islands immediately after departure from Nice.
Pennine Alps
Views of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa rising above the clouds along the Swiss-Italian border.
Vienna Region
Distant views of the Danube River and the outskirts of the Austrian capital depending on the specific airway.
Polish Lowlands
The expansive, flat agricultural heartland of Poland characterized by long, narrow field strips.
Moscow Skyscrapers
If the flight approaches SVO from the south, you may see the gleaming towers of Moscow City and the Ostankino Tower.
The right side is preferred for early morning flights to witness the sunrise over the horizon. While the mountain views are slightly further away than on the left, you get a broader perspective of the entire Alpine arc and better chances of seeing the Moscow city center during specific landing patterns.
Distance: 2,532 km (1,573 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 23 min
Departure: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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