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PEZ → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Penza Airport (Penza) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of Penza city center during takeoff and captures the scenic meanders of the Oka River and distant views of the Moscow skyline during the descent into Domodedovo.
Penza City Center
A clear view of the city's urban core and the main railway junction immediately after takeoff.
Oka River Bends
Dramatic, wide loops of the Oka River near the town of Kasimov and later near Kolomna.
Historical Towns
Glances of ancient settlements and golden-domed churches scattered throughout the Ryazan Oblast.
Moscow Skyline
On clear days during the descent, the skyscrapers of Moscow International Business Center are visible on the northern horizon.
DME Terminal
A detailed view of the Domodedovo airport infrastructure and parked aircraft during the final taxi phase.
Choose the right side for the best chance to see the Moscow skyline in the distance. During winter, the frozen Oka River creates stunning white geometric patterns against the dark forest backdrop.
Penza Outskirts
View of the southern residential districts and the Sura River reservoir shortly after departure.
Central Russian Uplands
A vast tapestry of agricultural fields and rural villages stretching across the Penza and Ryazan regions.
Meshchera Lowlands
Dense mixed forests and wetlands characteristic of the southern Moscow and Ryazan border regions.
DME Southern Approach
Aerial views of the Stupino district and the industrial logistics hubs surrounding the airport.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the intricate patterns of forest shelterbelts designed to protect the agricultural fields of the Russian heartland.
Distance: 528 km (328 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: PEZ (53.11059951782226, 45.02109909057617)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: Domestic
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