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NSK → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Norilsk-Alykel Airport (Norilsk) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the industrial scale of Norilsk upon takeoff, followed by a more direct perspective of the Putorana Plateau foothills and the crossing of the Ural Mountains into Europe.
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Industrial Norilsk
A striking aerial view of one of the world's most northerly industrial cities and its massive metallurgical complexes.
Putorana Plateau
Distant views of the ancient, flat-topped basalt mountains to the southeast of the flight path.
Ob River Basin
The intricate web of the Ob River and its tributaries snaking through the marshy West Siberian Plain.
Middle Ural Mountains
The geographic boundary between Asia and Europe, characterized by ancient, weathered ridges.
Moscow Cityscape
On clear days, the distant skyline of Moscow, including the Ostankino Tower, can be seen during the descent.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the industrial layout of Norilsk shortly after takeoff. During winter flights, the low sun angle provides dramatic shadows over the snow-covered Ural ridges. Look out for the Kama River as you approach the European side of Russia.
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Yenisei River
The massive Yenisei River is often visible shortly after departure as the plane climbs and turns south-west.
Arctic Tundra
An endless expanse of treeless wilderness dotted with thousands of small thermokarst lakes.
West Siberian Taiga
The dense, dark evergreen forests that stretch for hundreds of miles between the Yenisei and the Urals.
Northern Ural Peaks
Vast views of the more remote, northern sections of the Ural range stretching toward the Arctic Ocean.
Oka River
The winding Oka River and the lush green forests of the Moscow region during the final approach to DME.
The right side is ideal for capturing the vastness of the Siberian tundra and the Yenisei River. If you are flying during the summer months, the northern horizon will stay bright even on late evening flights due to the high latitude.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 2,865 km (1,780 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 49 min
Departure: NSK (69.31109619140625, 87.33219909667969)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: Domestic
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