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Our Recommendation
7.8

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.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Moscow Cityscape

Aerial views of the Moscow outskirts and the dense urban sprawl of the Russian capital shortly after takeoff.

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Smolensk Highlands

Rolling hills and dense forest landscapes of western Russia and eastern Belarus.

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Minsk Skyline

The orderly layout and wide avenues of the Belarusian capital are often visible mid-flight.

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Vistula River

Poland's longest river as it winds through Warsaw and the central plains.

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Harz Mountains

The northernmost mountain range in Germany, featuring Brocken peak if the flight path dips slightly south.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Baltic Coastline

On clear days, the distant blue line of the Baltic Sea is visible to the north.

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Gdańsk Bay

The distinctive narrow strip of the Hel Peninsula and the major Polish port cities.

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Mecklenburg Lake District

A stunning mosaic of thousands of small lakes in northeastern Germany.

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Berlin North

A distant view of the German capital's northern districts and the surrounding Brandenburg forests.

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Rhine River

The majestic Rhine becomes clearly visible as the plane turns for its final approach into Düsseldorf.

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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.

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Route Information

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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