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RTW → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Saratov Central Airport (Saratov) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Volga River and the historic Saratov Bridge immediately after takeoff, followed by a scenic approach over the Oka River and the ancient architecture of Kolomna.
The Volga River
Spectacular views of Europe's longest river, appearing exceptionally wide as it forms the Saratov Reservoir.
Saratov-Engels Bridge
A clear view of the iconic 2.8-kilometer long bridge that was once the longest in the Soviet Union.
Oka River Meanders
The winding path of the Oka River near Ryazan, featuring silver ribbons of water cutting through green floodplains.
Ancient Kolomna
Look for the red-brick walls of the Kolomna Kremlin and the numerous church spires at the confluence of the Moskva and Oka rivers.
DME Airport Complex
A detailed view of the Domodedovo runways and the main terminal building during the final banking turns for landing.
The first 15 minutes of the flight are the most scenic on this side; keep your camera ready for the Volga panorama. Morning flights are ideal to avoid sun glare. In winter, the frozen river patterns are geometrically stunning from this vantage point.
Saratov City Center
A top-down view of the dense urban grid and Soviet-era architecture of central Saratov shortly after departure.
Central Russian Upland
Rolling hills and the distinct patchworked fields of the fertile Black Earth region stretching toward the horizon.
Meshchera Lowlands
Dense pine and birch forests that characterize the transition into the Moscow region's natural biosphere.
Moscow Dacha Belts
The intricate patterns of summer cottage settlements and garden cooperatives surrounding the southern Moscow outskirts.
Choose the left side for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Russian plains. It is also the better side for viewing the sprawling suburbs of Podolsk during the final descent into Domodedovo if the flight path approaches from the west.
Distance: 687 km (427 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: RTW (51.56499862670898, 46.04669952392578)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: Domestic
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