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SVO → AER
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Sochi International Airport (Sochi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the lush inland valleys during the final descent into Sochi.
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Moscow Eastern Districts
Aerial views of the sprawling Moscow metropolitan area and the industrial belts shortly after takeoff.
Russian Steppe
Vast agricultural patchworks and rural landscapes of the Voronezh and Rostov regions.
Greater Caucasus Range
Breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, including the distant silhouette of Mount Elbrus on clear days.
Sochi National Park
Dense, subtropical forests and deep mountain valleys as the plane descends towards the coast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while viewing the mountains. About 20-30 minutes before landing, look southeast to spot the highest peaks of the Caucasus. This side is particularly spectacular in winter when the mountains are fully covered in snow.
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Immediate views of the northern suburbs and the Sheremetyevo airport complex upon departure.
Black Sea Horizon
An endless blue horizon as the aircraft maneuvers over the water for its final approach.
Olympic Park
A bird's-eye view of the Fisht Stadium, the Olympic flame cauldron, and the F1 track in Adler.
Adler Coastline
Close-up views of the beaches and the modern coastal infrastructure just seconds before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Black Sea. As the plane usually makes a wide turn over the sea to align with the runway, this side provides the most direct view of the Olympic cluster and the coastline of Adler.
Book Hotels in SochiDistance: 1,404 km (872 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: AER (43.449902, 39.9566)
Route Type: Domestic
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