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PWE → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Pevek Airport (Pevek) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse geographic experience, featuring the dramatic Putorana Plateau, the majestic Lena River, and the jagged crossing of the Ural Mountains.
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Anyuy Mountains
Visible shortly after takeoff from Pevek, these rugged peaks showcase the untamed wilderness of the Chukotka region.
Lena River Crossing
One of the world's longest rivers, its braided channels and massive delta-like width are clearly visible from high altitude.
Putorana Plateau
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring vast basalt traps, deep canyons, and high-altitude lakes that resemble a Martian landscape.
Ural Mountains
The natural border between Asia and Europe, offering views of the Polar Urals' sharp ridgelines and snow-capped peaks.
Komi Virgin Forests
As you enter European Russia, the landscape transforms into the largest expanse of subarctic forest in the world.
The left side provides better lighting for photography during westbound flights as the sun remains mostly to the south. Keep an eye out for the Putorana Plateau approximately 3 hours into the flight; it is the most unique geological feature of the trip. During winter, look for the frozen patterns of the Ob and Lena rivers which look like intricate silver veins.
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East Siberian Sea
Stunning views of the Arctic coastline and, depending on the season, massive drifting ice floes and turquoise coastal waters.
Taymyr Peninsula
The northernmost part of the mainland, offering views of the harsh, frozen tundra and seasonal arctic patterns.
Ob Gulf
The world's longest estuary, where the Ob River meets the Kara Sea, often filled with industrial activity and shipping lanes.
Yamal Peninsula
The 'End of the World' in the local language, famous for its vast gas fields and thousands of small arctic lakes.
Moscow Metropolitan Area
On the final descent into Vnukovo, the right side often catches the sprawling urban grid and outskirts of the capital.
Choose the right side if you are flying during the dark winter months; being the north-facing side, it offers the best opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) without cabin glare. During summer, the sun stays low on the horizon to the north, creating a 'Golden Hour' effect that lasts for several hours of the flight over the Arctic coast.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 5,581 km (3,468 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 34 min
Departure: PWE (69.783302307129, 170.59700012207)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: Domestic
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