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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more diverse palette of landscapes, ranging from the arid beauty of the Gobi Desert to the shimmering waters of the Caspian and Black Seas, concluding with the dramatic ridgelines of the Carpathians and the Rhine valley.

Left Side Highlights
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Gobi Desert

Witness the vast, undulating dunes and rocky plateaus of Inner Mongolia shortly after reaching cruising altitude.

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Altai Mountains

Cross the rugged, snow-dusted peaks of the Altai range where China, Mongolia, and Russia meet.

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Caspian Sea Coast

Look down at the northern shores of the world's largest inland body of water and the unique textures of its salt marshes.

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Volga River Delta

Observe the intricate, branch-like patterns where the Volga River flows into the Caspian Sea.

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Carpathian Mountains

A stunning aerial view of the forested arcs of Central Europe's major mountain system.

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Rhine-Main Valley

During the final descent into Frankfurt, enjoy views of the winding Rhine River and German vineyards.

Book a window seat on the left (A seat) for southward views. Since this flight mostly chases the sun westward, the left side will be south-facing; use your window blind to manage glare during the midday portion of the flight. The transition from the high-altitude deserts of Asia to the lush greens of Europe is most visible from this side.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Siberian Taiga

Endless stretches of dense coniferous forests and meandering river systems of Northern Asia.

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Lake Baikal

Depending on the specific airway, you may catch a glimpse of the deepest and oldest freshwater lake on Earth to the north.

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Ural Mountains

The geographic border between Asia and Europe, appearing as a long, weathered chain of ancient mountains.

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Moscow Region

On a clear day, the vast urban sprawl and outer ring roads of the Russian capital may be visible in the distance.

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North European Plain

The landscape shifts into a tidy patchwork of Polish and German agricultural fields as you approach the destination.

The right side (usually K or L seats) is ideal for consistent, softer light as it faces North, making it better for long-exposure photography of the landscape. Keep an eye out for the Ural Mountains roughly halfway through the journey; they mark the official transition into Europe.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,019 km (4,983 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 26 min

Departure: SHE (41.63980102539063, 123.48300170898438)

Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Route Type: International

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