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Our Recommendation
8.4

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more dramatic view of the high-altitude Dinaric Alps shortly after takeoff and the stunning jagged peaks of the High Tatras mid-flight, complemented by better lighting during afternoon departures.

Left Side Highlights
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Dinaric Alps

Breathtaking views of the rugged limestone peaks of northern Montenegro and southwestern Serbia shortly after takeoff.

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Budapest & Danube

Depending on the specific airway, a glimpse of the Hungarian capital and the dramatic 'Danube Bend' is often possible.

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High Tatra Mountains

Spectacular views of the highest range in the Carpathians, marking the border between Slovakia and Poland.

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Warsaw Cityscape

On northern trajectories, the sprawling Polish capital and its distinct skyscrapers can be seen in the distance.

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Sunset Horizon

For evening flights, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun setting over the Eastern European plains.

Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The first 30 minutes offer the most intense mountain scenery. If flying in autumn, look for the vibrant gold and red hues of the Slovakian forests. Mid-flight, the landscape transitions to the vast, organized patchwork of Polish and Belarusian farmland.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Skadar

The largest lake in the Balkans is visible almost immediately after takeoff, showcasing its unique 'serpentine' shoreline.

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Prokletije Mountains

Also known as the Accursed Mountains, these sharp, glaciated peaks dominate the border region with Albania.

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Danube River Basin

Observation of the massive river as it winds through the Pannonian Basin toward the Iron Gates.

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Eastern Carpathians

The densely forested ridges of the Romanian and Ukrainian Carpathians provide a lush green contrast.

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Moscow Green Belt

During descent into Domodedovo, view the massive protected forest reserves that surround the Russian capital.

The right side is superior for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch closely in the first 5-10 minutes for Lake Skadar. During the approach to DME, this side often gets a better view of the Oka River and the rural dacha communities that characterize the Moscow Oblast outskirts.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,979 km (1,230 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 38 min

Departure: TGD (42.359402, 19.2519)

Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)

Route Type: International

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