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TXL → VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of major European capitals including Warsaw and the sprawling urban landscape of southern Moscow during the final approach.
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Berlin Center
Aerial view of the Fernsehturm and central districts shortly after takeoff from the Tegel area.
Warsaw Skyline
A clear view of the Vistula River and the concentrated skyscrapers of the Polish capital.
Brest Fortress
The historic star-shaped fortification site at the border crossing between Poland and Belarus.
Southern Minsk
Dense urban development and large residential zones of the Belarusian capital.
Smolensk
The historic gateway city to Moscow featuring the massive Assumption Cathedral.
Moscow Suburbs
The massive residential 'micro-districts' and forests leading into the Vnukovo approach.
Choose a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of Warsaw's skyline. For late afternoon flights, the right side catches the warm sunset glow reflecting off the Vistula and Moskva rivers. Watch for the dramatic change in urban density as you enter the Moscow Oblast.
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Oder Delta
Crossing the border between Germany and Poland over the scenic river system.
Masurian Lake District
Thousands of glacial lakes in northeastern Poland visible during clear conditions.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha
One of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense European primeval forest.
Northern Minsk
The structured Soviet-style layout of the Belarusian capital from a northern perspective.
Moscow Hubs
Distant views of the air traffic corridors leading into the northern Moscow airports.
Sit here if flying during mid-day to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Look out for the shimmer of the Masurian lakes about halfway through the flight. Best views occur during high-pressure systems when the Baltic moisture clears, revealing the dense forests of the Belarus-Russia border.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,591 km (989 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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