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SVO → UFA
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Ufa International Airport (Ufa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Moscow skyline upon departure, followed by a spectacular view of the Kazan cityscape and the massive confluence of the Volga and Kama rivers.
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Moscow Cityscape
Depending on the departure vector, catch the skyscrapers of Moscow City and the Ostankino Tower to the south.
Oka-Volga Confluence
A stunning view of the 'Strelka' in Nizhny Novgorod where the Oka river meets the Volga.
Kazan Kremlin
The white-stone walls and turquoise minarets of the Kul Sharif Mosque are often visible as you fly past Tatarstan's capital.
Kama River Junction
Witness one of Europe's largest river junctions where the Kama merges into the Volga, creating a sea-like horizon.
Belaya River Meanders
The winding loops of the Agidel (Belaya) river create intricate patterns in the landscape as you descend into Ufa.
Choose a window seat on the right for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Ural steps. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the best views of Kazan. The right side typically gets the best view of Ufa's downtown peninsula during the final approach.
Book Hotels in UfaKlyazminskoye Reservoir
Visible immediately after takeoff from SVO, showcasing popular yacht clubs and northern Moscow recreation areas.
Nizhny Novgorod North
View of the historic city's industrial and residential northern districts along the mighty Volga River.
Cheboksary Reservoir
A vast expanse of the Volga River featuring heavy river traffic and the hydroelectric dam near Novocheboksarsk.
Bashkortostan Taiga
Dense evergreen and deciduous forests that characterize the transition into the Ural mountain foothills.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction when viewing the Volga reservoirs. This side is better for evening flights as it avoids the direct southern sun glare, providing softer light for photography of the northern river banks.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,176 km (731 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: UFA (54.55749893188501, 55.874401092529)
Route Type: Domestic
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