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TSE → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Astana International Airport (Tselinograd) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior lighting for photography (avoiding the southern sun) and provides better views of the dramatic confluence of the Volga and Kama rivers, along with the skylines of Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod.
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Lake Tengiz
A massive, saline lake visible shortly after takeoff, famous for being the northernmost habitat of Greater Flamingos.
Ural Ridge
Clearer views of the more prominent northern ridges of the Southern Ural range as the plane crosses the continental border.
Kazan Kremlin
The historic white-stone walls and minarets of the Kazan Kremlin located at the junction of the Volga and Kazanka rivers.
Volga-Kama Confluence
A spectacular geographic landmark where Russia's two most iconic rivers merge into a vast inland sea.
Nizhny Novgorod
Views of the 'Fair Capital' of Russia, situated at the dramatic meeting point of the Oka and Volga rivers.
The right side is the 'photographer's side' for this route because the sun remains to the south, preventing window reflections. In winter, look for the 'white desert' effect of the frozen Volga. If landing from the east, you may see the sprawling northern Moscow suburbs.
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Astana Modernity
Panoramic views of the Bayterek Tower and the futuristic architecture of the Kazakh capital upon departure.
Saryarka Steppe
The vast, undulating grasslands of the Kazakh Uplands, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique biodiversity.
Southern Urals
The ancient, weathered peaks of the Ural Mountains marking the transition from Asia into Europe.
Volga-Don Basin
The shimmering expanses of the Kuybyshev Reservoir, the largest reservoir in Europe by surface area.
Moscow Skyline
Distant views of the Moscow International Business Center skyscrapers during the southern descent into SVO.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to catch the sunrise over the steppe, but be prepared for significant sun glare throughout the day. This side is ideal for seeing the industrial heart of the Urals near Chelyabinsk if the path drifts south.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,293 km (1,425 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min
Departure: TSE (51.02220153808594, 71.46690368652344)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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