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SVO → LED
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the historic Lake Ilmen and the ancient city of Veliky Novgorod, culminating in a spectacular view of the Gulf of Finland and the Lakhta Center skyscraper during the approach into St. Petersburg.
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Moscow Outskirts
Aerial views of Khimki and the northern residential districts of the capital immediately after takeoff.
Lake Ilmen
A vast, historic lake that served as a vital part of the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks.
Veliky Novgorod
The cradle of Russian democracy, with the ancient Kremlin and the Volkhov River visible mid-flight.
Lakhta Center
Europe's tallest skyscraper marks the St. Petersburg skyline clearly on the left during the final descent.
Gulf of Finland
Panoramic views of the Baltic Sea coastline as the plane aligns for landing at Pulkovo.
Choose the left side (A seats) for the best views of the historic Novgorod region. During evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the Baltic. Keep your eyes peeled for the Lakhta Center, which acts as a beacon for the city's location even from a distance.
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Volga River
The upper reaches of Europe's longest river near the city of Tver early in the flight.
Valday Hills
Glacial ridges and rolling forested hills that form the drainage divide of the Russian Plain.
Lake Ladoga
The massive horizon of Europe's largest freshwater lake visible to the northeast during the descent.
Pushkin and Pavlovsk
The imperial estates and parklands south of St. Petersburg are often visible during the final glide path.
Sheremetyevo Terminals
A detailed bird's-eye view of the SVO airport complex if the flight departs towards the west.
The right side (F seats) is better for spotting the natural landscape of the Valday Hills. In winter, the frozen expanse of Lake Ladoga in the distance is a highlight. Look out for the turquoise and gold of the Catherine Palace in Pushkin if the plane approaches from the south.
Book Hotels in St. PetersburgDistance: 599 km (372 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Route Type: Domestic
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