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SVO → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of several European capitals and major metropolitan areas including Moscow, Minsk, and Warsaw, while benefiting from favorable lighting for photography on westbound flights.
Moscow Cityscape
Aerial views of the Moscow outskirts and the dense urban sprawl of the Russian capital shortly after takeoff.
Smolensk Highlands
Rolling hills and dense forest landscapes of western Russia and eastern Belarus.
Minsk Skyline
The orderly layout and wide avenues of the Belarusian capital are often visible mid-flight.
Vistula River
Poland's longest river as it winds through Warsaw and the central plains.
Harz Mountains
The northernmost mountain range in Germany, featuring Brocken peak if the flight path dips slightly south.
Ruhr Valley
The massive industrial and urban agglomeration of Western Germany as you begin your descent into DUS.
Sit in the mid-to-rear section of the plane to avoid wing obstruction. For morning flights, use a lens hood to manage the southern sun. This side is particularly spectacular during evening flights as you can watch the sunset over the European continent while following it westward.
Baltic Coastline
On clear days, the distant blue line of the Baltic Sea is visible to the north.
Gdańsk Bay
The distinctive narrow strip of the Hel Peninsula and the major Polish port cities.
Mecklenburg Lake District
A stunning mosaic of thousands of small lakes in northeastern Germany.
Berlin North
A distant view of the German capital's northern districts and the surrounding Brandenburg forests.
Rhine River
The majestic Rhine becomes clearly visible as the plane turns for its final approach into Düsseldorf.
Düsseldorf North
Views of the airport's surroundings and the northern suburbs of the city during the final seconds of flight.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. It provides a better perspective of the water features and lakes of Northern Germany. Watch for the change from the vast forests of the East to the meticulously groomed agricultural fields of the West.
Distance: 2,068 km (1,285 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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