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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior lighting for photography (avoiding direct southern sun) and provides the most dramatic views of the Northern Ural mountain ridges and the expansive Volga river system.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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The Ob River Basin

Vast meanders of one of Russia's great rivers cutting through the northern taiga.

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Northern Ural Peaks

Dramatic views of the more rugged and snow-capped northern sections of the Ural range.

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Nizhny Novgorod

The historic confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, often visible depending on the flight corridor.

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Moscow City View

During the descent into Domodedovo, the skyscrapers of the Moscow International Business Center are often visible on the horizon.

Choose this side for softer lighting and better contrast of the terrain. Keep your window shade open roughly 90 minutes after takeoff for the best views of the Urals. If landing from the north/northwest, you will get an excellent aerial tour of Moscow's expanding suburbs.

Left Side Highlights
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Yamalo-Nenets Lake District

A mesmerizing pattern of thousands of small thermokarst lakes and swamps across the West Siberian Plain.

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Central Ural Ridges

The ancient, weathered peaks of the Ural Mountains marking the transition from Asia to Europe.

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Kama River Reservoir

Massive expanses of water near Perm, looking like an inland sea from high altitude.

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Meshchera Lowlands

Dense pine forests and wetlands characteristic of the approach into the Moscow region.

On morning flights, expect significant glare as the sun will be positioned to the south. This side is better for observing the industrial layouts of the Perm and Ryazan regions during the final hour of flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,251 km (1,399 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs

Departure: NOJ (63.18330001831055, 75.2699966430664)

Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)

Route Type: Domestic

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