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PES → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Petrozavodsk Airport (Petrozavodsk) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the vast water systems of Northern Russia, including the immediate departure over Lake Onega and the sprawling Rybinsk Reservoir mid-flight.
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Lake Onega
Europe's second-largest lake provides a stunning blue backdrop immediately after takeoff from Petrozavodsk.
Rybinsk Reservoir
Known as the Rybinsk Sea, this massive man-made body of water is a highlight as you cross into the Yaroslavl region.
Karelian Taiga
Dense, pristine northern forests and intricate river systems visible during the first half of the journey.
Yaroslavl Region
Views of the ancient towns along the Volga river as the plane heads toward the Moscow metropolitan area.
Book a window seat on the left (A/K depending on aircraft) for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Watch closely in the first 10 minutes for the rocky shores of Lake Onega. In winter, the frozen reservoir looks like a vast white desert.
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Petrozavodsk Cityscape
A clear view of the city's grid and its coastal architecture upon climbing out of the airport.
Cherepovets Industrial Hub
The industrial layout and the Sheksna River are often visible to the west during the mid-portion of the flight.
Sergiyev Posad
On the descent into Moscow, you may spot the golden domes of the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra if the flight path is slightly west.
Moscow Suburbs
Dense urban development and the intricate highway networks surrounding the northern Moscow Ring Road.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the plane. If the approach to Domodedovo circles the city from the west, this side provides a glimpse of the outer Moscow forest belt and satellite towns.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 752 km (467 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: PES (61.88520050048828, 34.15470123291016)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: Domestic
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