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SVO → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a classic journey over Russia's historical heartland, offering panoramic views of the Golden Ring cities and a spectacular crossing of the Ural Mountains upon arrival.
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Moscow Skyline
Distant views of the capital's Seven Sisters and the Ostankino Tower shortly after takeoff.
Golden Ring Cities
Aerial perspectives of Vladimir and Suzdal's historic white-stone cathedrals.
Volga-Kama Junction
A stunning view of one of Europe's most significant and wide water junctions.
The Ural Ridge
A direct view of the mountain range that serves as the natural border between Europe and Asia.
Yekaterinburg Center
A clear view of the 'City of Skyscrapers' and the Iset River during the final approach.
The right side is unbeatable for evening flights, offering a sunset view over the mountains. During descent, look for the 'Euro-Asia' border monument area. If the flight approaches from the south, you will get a perfect view of the Yekaterinburg downtown skyline.
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Upper Volga Basin
Vast stretches of dense taiga and intricate river networks north of the main flight path.
Nizhny Novgorod
High-altitude view of the historic Kremlin and the massive Oka-Volga confluence.
Kama Reservoir
The enormous scale of the Kama river system appearing as a sea amidst the forest.
Northern Ural Foothills
The rugged, snow-dusted northern slopes of the Ural range as you enter Asia.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is particularly scenic in autumn when the taiga forests turn gold and red. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes before landing for the river systems.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,436 km (892 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: Domestic
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