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NJC → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Nizhnevartovsk Airport (Nizhnevartovsk) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally preferred on this westbound route to avoid direct southern sunlight and glare, providing clearer views of the Central Ural Mountains and the expansive reservoirs of the Volga-Kama system.
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Ob River Loops
Mesmerizing oxbow lakes and glacial scars etched into the West Siberian landscape.
Siberian Taiga
Uninterrupted stretches of dense coniferous forest stretching toward the Arctic circle.
Central Ural Ridge
A clear view of the mountain divide between Asia and Europe, often snow-capped well into the spring.
The Kama River
Aerial perspective of one of Russia's most vital industrial waterways near the city of Perm.
Gorky Reservoir
The 'Gorky Sea,' a massive man-made expansion of the Volga River near Nizhny Novgorod.
Golden Ring Landscapes
The mosaic of fields and ancient forest patches characteristic of the Vladimir and Moscow regions.
Sit on the right for the best ambient lighting for photos, as the sun will be on the opposite side. Keep an eye out for the Ural Mountains roughly 1.5 hours into the flight. During winter, the landscape is almost entirely white, making the dark lines of the rivers stand out vividly.
Book Hotels in MoscowOb River Basin
Spectacular views of the massive Ob River's braided channels and floodplains immediately after takeoff from NJC.
Vasyugan Swamp Edge
The southern periphery of one of the world's largest wetlands, featuring intricate patterns of peat bogs.
Southern Ural Foothills
Rolling, forest-covered hills marking the transition between the Siberian plains and Europe.
Kazan and the Volga
Distant views of the Tatarstan capital and the massive confluence where the Kama meets the Volga.
Oka River Meanders
Serpentine loops of the Oka River as the flight enters the final descent phase towards Moscow.
On morning flights, the sun will be positioned on this side, which can make photography difficult due to intense glare. Use the window shade strategically. This side is better if the flight path takes a more southerly route toward the Ryazan region during the approach to DME.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,307 km (1,434 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: NJC (60.94929885864258, 76.48359680175781)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: Domestic
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