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SVO → STW
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (Stavropol)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the preferred choice for this route because it offers the potential to see the Greater Caucasus Range and the peak of Mount Elbrus on the horizon during the final approach into Stavropol.
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Moscow Skyline
Depending on the takeoff direction, you may see the distant skyscrapers of Moscow City and the Ostankino Tower.
Don River Bends
Clear views of the winding Don River, one of Russia's most significant and historical waterways.
Black Earth Region
Vibrant agricultural patterns of the fertile Chernozem soil regions in Tula, Lipetsk, and Voronezh.
Greater Caucasus Range
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus, including Mount Elbrus, appear on the southern horizon during descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Russian plains. The most critical moment is the last 15-20 minutes of the flight; look far to the south to spot the distinctive double peak of Mount Elbrus if the sky is clear.
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Moscow Suburbs
Extensive views of the sprawling residential districts and dense forests surrounding Sheremetyevo.
Voronezh Reservoir
A massive artificial lake visible as a large blue footprint in the center of the Voronezh city region.
Manych Steppes
The transition from agricultural land to the arid, open plains of the northern Caucasus region.
Manych-Gudilo Lake
A unique, large saltwater lake located within a tectonic depression, visible during the descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Keep an eye out for the Voronezh Reservoir roughly 45 minutes into the flight, which serves as a major landmark.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,252 km (778 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: STW (45.10919952392578, 42.11280059814453)
Route Type: Domestic
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