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SVO → UUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow) to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport (Yuzhno-sakhalinsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast Siberian river systems, the dramatic Ural Mountains divide, and a more scenic approach over the Sea of Okhotsk into Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
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Ural Mountains
The geographical border between Europe and Asia, visible as a long chain of rugged peaks early in the flight.
Yenisei River
Observe one of the world's longest rivers as it carves through the heart of the Siberian wilderness.
Siberian Taiga
Endless stretches of coniferous forests that create a mesmerizing 'sea of green' patterns below.
Sea of Okhotsk
Dramatic transition from the mainland to the deep blue waters before reaching Sakhalin Island.
Sakhalin Coastline
Stunning views of the island's southern cliffs and bays during the final descent into UUS.
The right side receives the best lighting for photography as the sun stays mostly to the south. For the most dramatic descent, look out about 30 minutes before landing to catch the transition from the Tatar Strait to the mountainous Sakhalin terrain. Afternoon flights offer a golden hour glow over the Taiga.
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Yamal Peninsula
View the remote and frozen landscapes of the Arctic tundra and the northern gas fields.
Putorana Plateau
A glimpse of the high-altitude basalt plateau featuring deep canyons and waterfalls in Central Siberia.
Laptev Sea Fringes
During winter months, the northern horizon reveals the stark white expanse of the Arctic ice shelf.
Central Siberian Plateau
Aerial perspective of one of the world's most remote and untouched wilderness areas.
Choose this side for potential views of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) if flying during the winter night. Keep your window shade down during the bright early sunrise to avoid glare from the northern horizon.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 6,642 km (4,127 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 49 min
Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Arrival: UUS (46.88869857788086, 142.71800231933594)
Route Type: Domestic
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