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NUX → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Novy Urengoy Airport (Novy Urengoy) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the transition from the Arctic tundra to the majestic Northern Urals, followed by a higher probability of spotting the Moscow city skyline during the final approach into Vnukovo.
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Arctic Thermokarst Lakes
Thousands of small, perfectly round glacial lakes dotting the Siberian tundra landscape near Novy Urengoy.
Polar Urals Peak
Distant views of the more rugged, snow-capped northern sections of the Ural Mountains.
Pechora River System
One of Europe's last wild rivers, visible as a massive silver thread through the northern plains.
Golden Ring Vistas
Potential glimpses of historic towns like Yaroslavl and the majestic Volga River before entering Moscow airspace.
Moscow City Skyline
On clear days during the standard arrival route, the Federation Tower and Moscow International Business Center are visible in the distance.
Select the right side for the best chance of seeing the Moscow skyline during the 'Star' arrival procedure into VKO. Early morning flights provide dramatic shadows over the Ural peaks, enhancing the terrain's three-dimensional appearance.
Book Hotels in MoscowNadym River Meanders
Intricate, winding water patterns and wetlands visible shortly after departing from the Yamal region.
Middle Ural Foothills
The southern perspective of the Ural mountain range as the flight crosses from Asia into Europe.
Komi Taiga
Vast, unbroken stretches of deep green coniferous forests stretching toward the horizon in the Komi Republic.
Vyatka River
Broad river sweeps and sandbars visible as the aircraft cruises over the Kirov region.
Southern Moscow Oblast
Dense residential clusters and dacha communities typical of the Moscow periphery during descent.
Mid-day flights offer the best overhead lighting for the Ural crossing. In winter, look for the stark white contrast of frozen river beds against the dark taiga forest. If landing to the north, this side sees the terminal buildings first.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,370 km (1,473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: NUX (66.06939697265625, 76.52030181884766)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: Domestic
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