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NCU → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Nukus Airport (Nukus) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Aral Sea remnants early in the flight and provides better perspective for the Ural River crossing and the vast Saratov Reservoir.
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Aral Sea Remnants
A haunting view of the receding waters and vast salt deserts of the former Aral Sea bed shortly after takeoff.
Ural River Crossing
The geographic boundary between Asia and Europe as the flight passes north of Atyrau toward the Russian border.
Saratov and the Volga
A spectacular view of the Volga River at its widest point, featuring the massive Saratov Bridge.
Oka River Valley
Scenic meanders and lush wetlands of the Oka River as the aircraft begins its final approach into the Moscow region.
The Aral Sea is the highlight of this route; sit on the right and look north-northeast approximately 20-40 minutes after takeoff from Nukus. For the best photography of the Volga crossing, ensure your window is clean before takeoff, as this occurs mid-flight when the sun is often high. In winter, the frozen river landscapes are particularly striking on this side.
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Ustyurt Plateau Escarpments
Dramatic limestone cliffs and 'chinks' marking the edge of the vast desert plateau shortly after departure.
Caspian Depression
Views of the salt flats and low-lying desert plains near the border of Kazakhstan and Russia.
Lower Volga Basin
The southern stretch of the Volga River near Volgograd, visible as a massive silver ribbon to the southwest.
Central Black Earth Region
The geometric patterns of Russia's most fertile agricultural heartland in the Voronezh and Tambov oblasts.
Choose this side if you are flying on an afternoon flight to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The descent into Domodedovo often provides a great view of the dense forests of the Podmoskovye region on this side. Keep an eye out for the limestone formations of the Ustyurt Plateau within the first 30 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,123 km (1,319 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 50 min
Departure: NCU (42.48839950561523, 59.62329864501953)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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