Loading map...
ORY → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Paris skyline shortly after takeoff and offers the most dramatic perspective of the Moscow urban sprawl and the Moscow City financial district upon arrival.
Search flights from ORY to VKO
Paris Skyline
Panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and the Arc de Triomphe depending on the departure runway.
Champagne Vineyards
Structured patterns of the world-famous vineyards in the Marne region of northeastern France.
Berlin Skyline
Distant views of the German capital and its iconic TV Tower on a clear day.
Minsk
The grand socialist-realist architecture and orderly layout of the Belarusian capital.
Moscow City
A close-up view of the Federation Tower and other skyscrapers in the Russian capital's financial district.
For the best views of Paris, monitor the wind direction; a northern departure is ideal. During the winter months, the left side offers stunning views of frozen rivers in Belarus. Aim for a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Moscow skyline during descent into Vnukovo.
Get eSIMs for France
Get eSIMs for Russia
Fontainebleau Forest
The sprawling green landscape of the historic royal forest south of Paris.
Sudetes Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and valleys along the border of Poland and the Czech Republic.
Warsaw Skyline
The Vistula River and the mixture of Gothic, Baroque, and modern architecture in the Polish capital.
Pripyat Marshes
Intricate water patterns and wetlands located in the southern regions of Belarus.
Russian Taiga
The dense birch and pine forests that dominate the landscape as the plane approaches the Moscow region.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as it avoids direct sunlight, making it much easier to photograph the landscape without glare. It offers a great perspective on the varied topography of the Sudetes and the large river systems of Eastern Europe.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 2,469 km (1,534 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.