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VKO → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Carpathian Mountains and the High Tatras peaks as the flight transitions from Central Europe into the Pannonian Basin.
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Moscow Outskirts
Immediate views of the expanding residential districts and forest belts southwest of Moscow shortly after takeoff.
Białowieża Forest Region
Aerial perspective of the vast, ancient woodland areas near the border of Belarus and Poland.
High Tatras
The jagged, snow-capped peaks of the High Tatras in the Carpathian range, providing a stunning contrast to the northern plains.
Great Hungarian Plain
The distinctive 'Alföld' landscape featuring geometric agricultural patterns and the Tisza river basin.
The left side is best for morning flights to enjoy the sun illuminating the landscape. Watch for the High Tatras approximately 45 minutes before landing. In winter, the snow cover on the mountains is significantly more visible from this side.
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Smolensk Uplands
The rolling hills and river valleys of Western Russia and Eastern Belarus, often covered in mist during early hours.
Minsk Vicinity
A distant view of the Belarusian capital and its surrounding reservoirs during the mid-flight cruise.
Danube Bend
The spectacular 'U-turn' of the Danube river near Visegrád, visible during the descent into Budapest.
Buda Hills
The green, rolling landscape of the Buda side and the winding Danube river just before touchdown.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is superior for the final approach into BUD, especially if the plane approaches from the north, offering views of the Danube's curves and the Visegrád Castle.
Book Hotels in BudapestDistance: 1,534 km (953 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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