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SYX → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (Sanya) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a dramatic transition from the tropical South China Sea through the rugged Sichuan highlands and across the snow-capped Altai mountain range.
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Hainan Coastline
Stunning aerial views of Sanya's white sand beaches and the Nanshan Guanyin statue shortly after takeoff.
Sichuan Highlands
Rugged mountain terrain and deep valleys as the flight passes over the western edge of the Sichuan Basin.
Hexi Corridor
The historic Silk Road path featuring arid landscapes and the beginnings of the Tibetan Plateau fringes.
Altai Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and glaciers marking the border region between China, Mongolia, and Russia.
Volga River
The longest river in Europe winding through the Russian landscape as you approach the Moscow region.
For the best experience on this North-West bound route, choose the left side to avoid direct afternoon glare while capturing the dramatic Altai range. In winter, the snow-covered Siberian landscape is particularly striking. Daytime flights are essential to witness the stark contrast between the tropical South and the icy North.
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South China Karsts
Unique limestone formations and lush greenery characteristic of the Guangxi and Guizhou provinces.
Eurasian Steppe
Vast, seemingly endless grasslands and semi-desert terrain across Kazakhstan and Southern Russia.
Southern Urals
The ancient, rolling mountain range that serves as the natural boundary between Asia and Europe.
Lake Balkhash
A glimpse of the massive crescent-shaped lake in Kazakhstan, famous for its varying water salinity.
Russian Forests
Dense taiga and mixed forests punctuated by small villages as the plane enters the heart of Russia.
The right side offers softer lighting during the afternoon and a better view of the transition into the European plains. Keep an eye out for the Ural Mountains; though they are lower in the south, they remain a significant geographic landmark. This side is ideal for spotting the unique circular agriculture patterns of the Russian heartland.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 7,179 km (4,461 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 27 min
Departure: SYX (18.30290031433105, 109.41200256347656)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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