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SVO → KLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Karlovy Vary International Airport (Karlovy Vary)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the transition from the North European Plain into the rugged Ore Mountains during the descent into the Karlovy Vary region.
Khimki Forest
The dense green belt surrounding Sheremetyevo Airport immediately after takeoff.
Masurian Lake District
Glimpses of the southern extent of Poland's famous lake region, especially beautiful in summer.
Łódź Region
The grid-like urban sprawl of central Poland's significant industrial and cultural hub.
Giant Mountains
The Krkonoše range on the border, featuring the peak of Sněžka, often capped with clouds or snow.
Ore Mountains
The Krušné hory range, providing a spectacular mountainous backdrop during the final descent into KLV.
The right side is essential for the arrival phase; the descent over the Krušné hory (Ore Mountains) is the scenic highlight of the trip. Choose a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the forested valleys and steep ridges. For afternoon flights, the lighting on the mountain slopes is particularly warm and dramatic.
Moscow Outskirts
Aerial perspective of the vast residential and industrial zones surrounding the Russian capital.
Minsk Sea
The Zaslawskaye Reservoir on the outskirts of the Belarusian capital, visible if the flight path stays southerly.
Vistula River
The longest river in Poland, appearing as a winding silver ribbon through the central plains.
Wrocław City
A clear view of the historic 'City of 100 Bridges' as the flight enters the southwestern Polish airspace.
Bohemian-Moravian Highlands
Rolling hills and dense forests marking the entry into the Czech Republic's interior geography.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare while crossing Belarus and Poland. It offers a great view of the Vistula River crossing near Warsaw. In winter, look for the snow-dusted agricultural patterns of the Polish countryside which are highly photogenic from this side.
Distance: 1,746 km (1,085 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: KLV (50.20299911499024, 12.914999961853027)
Route Type: International
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