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TAS → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic environmental landscape of the Aral Sea basin and the vast, golden expanses of the Kyzylkum Desert, followed by a scenic crossing of the Volga River.
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Kyzylkum Desert
Expansive views of red sand dunes and ancient desert landscapes shortly after departing Tashkent.
Aral Sea Basin
Witness the stark environmental contrast of the receding sea, salt flats, and the 'Aralkum' desert floor.
Ustyurt Plateau
Dramatic limestone escarpments and high-altitude desert plains along the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border.
Lower Volga River
Crossing the mighty Volga near Saratov, featuring wide riverbeds and fertile Russian agricultural lands.
Russian Heartland
Dense clusters of birch and pine forests interspersed with rural Russian villages as you approach Moscow.
For the most dramatic experience, book a late-afternoon flight; the sun sets to the west (left side), casting long shadows over the desert dunes and providing a spectacular golden hour over the Volga. Keep your camera ready about 60-80 minutes after takeoff for the Aral Sea region.
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Tian Shan Foothills
Distant views of the snow-capped Western Tian Shan mountains shortly after takeoff from TAS.
North Aral Sea
A view of the Kokaral Dam and the northern remnants of the Aral Sea within Kazakh territory.
Samara Bend
The unique 180-degree loop of the Volga River around the Zhiguli Mountains is often visible mid-flight.
Central Russian Upland
A patchwork of vast farming estates and winding rivers like the Don and Oka during the descent.
Moscow City View
Depending on VKO traffic patterns, this side often offers a glimpse of the 'Moscow City' skyscraper district during the final approach.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid direct glare. Look for the industrial architecture of the Samara region roughly 2.5 hours into the flight. During winter, the right side provides excellent views of the frozen river systems in northern Kazakhstan and Russia.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 2,811 km (1,747 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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