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SKG → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a dramatic perspective of the legendary Mount Olympus shortly after takeoff, followed by the high-altitude peaks of the Balkan and Carpathian mountain ranges.
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Mount Olympus
Rising to 2,917 meters, the mythical home of the Greek gods is visible to the southwest shortly after departure.
Rila & Pirin Ranges
The highest mountains in the Balkans, featuring jagged glaciated peaks and deep valleys across Bulgaria.
Southern Carpathians
The Transylvanian Alps in Romania offer a stunning display of dense forests and high-altitude plateaus.
Kiev Reservoir
Known as the 'Kiev Sea', this massive water body on the Dnipro River provides a brilliant blue contrast to the landscape.
Moscow Ring Road
The concentric urban planning of Moscow becomes visible as you cross the MKAD boundary on descent.
Book a window seat in the forward section to avoid wing obstruction of the Carpathian peaks. For morning flights, this side is shaded, providing the best conditions for photography without window glare.
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Chalkidiki Peninsula
The three 'fingers' of the Aegean coast, including the monastic Republic of Mount Athos in the distance.
Black Sea Coastline
In the distance, the shoreline of Varna and Constanta can be seen glinting on clear days.
Dnipro River Meanders
The wide, serpentine path of Eastern Europe's fourth-longest river as it carves through the landscape.
Russian Heartland Forests
The transition into a mosaic of silver birch and pine forests as you approach the Moscow region.
Moscow City Skyscrapers
On specific approach patterns, the futuristic skyline of the Moscow International Business Center is visible to the east.
The right side is ideal for seeing the coastal layout of Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki during the first 15 minutes of flight. Be aware that afternoon flights will experience significant sun glare on this side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 2,015 km (1,252 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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