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ROV → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Platov International Airport (Rostov) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Moscow City skyline on the final approach into Sheremetyevo and better perspectives of Rostov-on-Don shortly after takeoff.
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Rostov-on-Don Skyline
A broad view of the city center and the Don River delta shortly after departure from Platov.
Tula City
The historic center and the industrial areas of Tula are often visible midway through the flight.
Moscow City Skyscrapers
As the plane descends toward SVO from the south, the glass towers of the International Business Center stand out to the west.
Khimki Forest
The lush green belt surrounding the Sheremetyevo airport provides a scenic backdrop for the landing gear deployment.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the eastern sun. On approach to Moscow, keep your camera ready for the skyscrapers of the 'Moscow City' district which appear roughly 10-15 minutes before touchdown. If the flight path takes a western loop, this side offers the best sunset views during evening departures.
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Don River Meanders
The winding curves of the Don River create beautiful silver patterns across the southern Russian plains.
Voronezh Reservoir
The vast 'Voronezh Sea' is a massive landmark situated in the heart of the Voronezh region.
Black Earth Farmlands
Geometric patches of fertile agricultural land in the Lipetsk region create a colorful mosaic in summer and autumn.
Moscow Suburbs
View the sprawling residential developments of the northern Moscow oblast during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy soft, indirect lighting on the landscape. Look out for the Voronezh Reservoir roughly 30 minutes into the flight. During winter, the agricultural patterns on this side are particularly striking against the white snow cover.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 958 km (595 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: ROV (47.493888, 39.924722)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: Domestic
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