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SVO → PMO
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (Palermo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more spectacular crossing of the Central Alps and a stunning coastal view of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Monte Pellegrino upon arrival in Sicily.
Central European Plains
Scenic patchwork of rural landscapes and forests across Poland and the Czech Republic.
Austrian & Swiss Alps
Breathtaking panoramas of snow-capped high-altitude peaks during the transition into Southern Europe.
Rome & Lazio Coast
Aerial views of the 'Eternal City' and the sandy coastline of central Italy as the plane tracks south.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Vast, deep blue waters often dotted with ships and the occasional glimpse of the Aeolian Islands in the distance.
Monte Pellegrino
The massive limestone promontory that dominates the Bay of Palermo, seen during the final approach.
The right side is premier for Alpine views. During the descent into PMO, the plane often flies over the sea and turns back toward land, offering a panoramic view of the Sicilian coastline. Evening flights offer spectacular sunsets over the Mediterranean.
Moscow Skyline
A broad view of the sprawling Russian capital and its surrounding forests immediately after takeoff from SVO.
Tatra Mountains
Sharp, rugged peaks on the border between Poland and Slovakia visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Eastern Dolomites
Dramatic limestone formations and jagged peaks of the Italian Alps as the flight enters Mediterranean airspace.
Mount Vesuvius
On clear days, the iconic silhouette of the volcano near Naples can be spotted to the east while descending south.
Ustica Island
A small, lone volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea visible just before the final turn into Palermo.
Choose the left side for better views of the Apennine mountain spine running down the center of Italy and a chance to spot Vesuvius. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Italian landscape on this side.
Distance: 2,676 km (1,663 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 34 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: PMO (38.175999, 13.091)
Route Type: International
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