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SVX → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most geographically diverse views, including the confluence of the Kama and Volga rivers, the city of Kazan, and a better chance of seeing the Moscow skyline during the arrival sequence.
Central Ural Mountains
Shortly after takeoff, view the ancient, weathered peaks that mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Kama River Confluence
Witness the massive scale of the Kama River as it merges into the Volga near the Kuybyshev Reservoir.
Kazan Cityscape
Catch a glimpse of the historic Kazan Kremlin and the unique architecture of the Tatarstan capital.
Nizhny Novgorod
Observe the strategic meeting point of the Oka and Volga rivers and the historic hilltop Kremlin.
Moscow Skyline
Depending on the wind and approach path, this side often provides views of the Moscow City skyscrapers on descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the landscapes beautifully lit by the southern sun. This side is prime for spotting the major river systems of European Russia. Avoid seats directly over the wing for the clearest view of the Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod urban layouts.
Northern Taiga Forests
Extensive views of the deep green boreal forests that characterize the northern Perm and Kirov regions.
Votkinsk Reservoir
A vast man-made sea on the Kama River known for its rugged shoreline and industrial significance.
Golden Ring Cities
Look north to potentially spot the ancient spires of Yaroslavl or Kostroma as the flight nears the Moscow region.
Volga-Baltic Waterway
Identify the complex network of canals and locks that connect Moscow to the northern seas.
SVO Terminal Complex
Get a bird's-eye view of the expansive Sheremetyevo airport terminals and runways during the final landing phase.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun, which will be to the south. It offers a more serene view of Russia's northern wilderness. Keep a map app open to identify the historic Golden Ring towns that appear as you exit the forest zones and enter the Moscow suburbs.
Distance: 1,436 km (892 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: Domestic
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