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SVO → MRV
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Mineralnyye Vody Airport (Mineralnye Vody)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled panorama of the Greater Caucasus Range and the majestic Mount Elbrus as you approach the Mineralnye Vody region.
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Moscow City
The cluster of skyscrapers in the capital is often visible during the southward departure.
Don River Bends
Scenic views of the river's loops as the flight passes over the Lipetsk and Voronezh regions.
Stavropol Plateau
Elevated terrain and rolling hills marking the dramatic transition to the Caucasus foothills.
Mount Elbrus
The iconic snow-capped twin peaks of Europe's highest mountain visible clearly on the horizon.
Beshtau Mountain
The landmark five-peaked mountain that gives the city of Pyatigorsk its name, seen just before landing.
The right side is essential for viewing Mount Elbrus; choose a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the mountain peaks. Afternoon flights offer the best warm lighting on the Caucasus range. In winter, the landscape becomes a stunning white expanse of snow-covered peaks.
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Moscow Outskirts
Views of the sprawling Moscow metropolitan area and its surrounding green belts during initial climb.
Oka River
The winding path of one of Russia's largest rivers crossing the Central Russian Upland.
Southern Steppes
Endless agricultural fields showing distinct geometric patterns and seasonal colors.
Tsimlyansk Reservoir
A glimpse of the massive artificial lake on the Don River reflecting the sky.
Mount Mashuk
The famous peak in Pyatigorsk visible during the final descent into the airport area.
Sit on the left for softer morning light if flying early in the day. Watch for the Don river system approximately halfway through the flight. On descent, keep an eye out for the isolated laccolith mountains characteristic of the Caucasus Mineral Waters region.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,366 km (849 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: MRV (44.22510147094727, 43.08190155029297)
Route Type: Domestic
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