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TBW → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Donskoye Airport (Tambow) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for the approach into Vnukovo, offering clear views of the historical towns in the Moscow region and a more favorable angle for seeing the cityscape during the final descent from the south.
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Tsna River Valley
Upon takeoff from Tambov, view the winding Tsna River and the lush green belts surrounding the city.
Michurinsk Orchards
The scientific 'garden city' is visible below, characterized by vast experimental agricultural plots and orchards.
Serpukhov Monasteries
As the plane nears the Moscow region, look for the ancient white-stone walls of the Vladychny and Vysotsky monasteries.
Podolsk Industrial Hub
A dense urban landscape south of Moscow featuring historic factories and the unique Italian-style Church of the Sign.
Southwest Moscow Suburbs
Vibrant residential districts like Butovo and the bustling MKAD ring road during the final descent phase.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is particularly scenic during the golden hour before sunset when the industrial architecture of Podolsk and the golden domes of Serpukhov catch the low light. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Oka River.
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Oka-Moscow Confluence
The impressive meeting point of the Moscow River and the Oka River near the historic city of Kolomna.
Kolomna Kremlin
Spot the red-brick towers of one of Russia's largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses.
Zhukovsky Airfield
View one of the world's longest runways at the Gromov Flight Research Institute, a major hub for Russian aviation testing.
Meshchera Lowlands
Vast stretches of pine forests and peat bogs stretching toward the eastern horizon.
Moscow City Distance View
On clear days, the skyscrapers of Moscow City (Federation Tower) are visible in the distance as the plane turns for its final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset reflections over the Oka and Moscow rivers. It is also the best side for aviation enthusiasts wanting to spot the massive runways of Zhukovsky or Domodedovo airports in the distance during the approach sequence.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 414 km (257 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: TBW (52.806098937988, 41.482799530029)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: Domestic
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