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VIE → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views, including the Vienna city center immediately after takeoff and a superior angle of the Warsaw skyline mid-flight.
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Vienna Historic Center
Unmatched views of St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Ringstrasse district during the initial climb.
Danube River
Watch the 'Blue Danube' snake through the landscape as the aircraft turns toward the northeast.
Warsaw Cityscape
The Polish capital's high-rise business district is often clearly visible on the northern horizon.
Northern Belarus Lakes
Vast expanses of deep green forests interspersed with thousands of small glacial lakes.
Sit on the left for a direct view of Vienna's UN City and the Donauturm during departure. For the best lighting, morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you. On the approach to SVO, this side often catches the greenery of the Khimki Forest.
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Bratislava
The Slovakian capital and its hilltop castle are visible shortly after the aircraft reaches cruising altitude.
High Tatras
In the distance, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Carpathian Mountains can be spotted on clear days.
Pripet Marshes
The edge of the vast Polesie wilderness, featuring unique wetland patterns and meandering river systems.
Smolensk
The historic Russian city's fortress walls and golden-domed cathedrals appear during the descent phase.
The right side is perfect for capturing the distant mountain silhouettes of the Tatras. It is also the 'shade side' for afternoon flights, which is better for glare-free photography of the vast Eastern European plains and the approach into Moscow.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 1,663 km (1,033 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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