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SVO → KRK
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Kraków John Paul II International Airport (Krakow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic view of the Moscow skyline upon departure and typically offers a more direct perspective of the historic Kraków city center and Wawel Castle during the descent into Balice.
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Moscow City Center
Clear views of the Seven Sisters skyscrapers and the Kremlin complex shortly after take-off from SVO.
Minsk Urban Area
The sprawling radial layout of the Belarusian capital is often visible at cruising altitude.
Lublin Castle
As the flight crosses into Poland, look for the medieval landmarks and the distinctive layout of the historic Lublin city.
Kraków Old Town
During the final approach, the Main Market Square and St. Mary's Basilica are often visible under the left wing.
Wawel Royal Castle
A prime view of the historic seat of Polish kings situated on the banks of the Vistula River.
Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the ground. For evening flights, the left side will catch the warm light of the setting sun, making for excellent photography of the Polish countryside. During winter, look for the snow-covered Tatra Mountains on the distant horizon to the south.
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Khimki Forest
The dense green belt surrounding the northern Moscow region immediately after takeoff.
Zelenograd
The geometric street patterns of Russia's high-tech satellite city located northwest of the capital.
Białowieża Forest
Glimpses of the ancient primeval forest that straddles the border between Belarus and Poland.
Vistula River Bends
The winding path of Poland's longest river as it snakes through the Małopolska landscape.
Ojców National Park
The unique limestone rock formations and deep valleys of the Polish Jura just north of Kraków.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep your camera ready as you approach Kraków-Balice, as the right side offers a great view of the rolling hills and limestone cliffs of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland.
Book Hotels in KrakowDistance: 1,344 km (835 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: KRK (50.077702, 19.7848)
Route Type: International
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