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VKO → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side avoids direct solar glare on westward flights and provides a dramatic view of the Rhine-Ruhr urban sprawl and the Merkur Spiel-Arena during the final descent into Duesseldorf.
Belarusian Wilderness
Vast, unbroken stretches of deep green forest and winding river wetlands across the Belarusian landscape.
Berlin Sprawl
The expansive urban area of Berlin, often featuring the distinct Fernsehturm TV Tower if the flight path remains northerly.
Renewable Energy Parks
A dense concentration of thousands of wind turbines dotting the plains of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.
The Ruhr Megalopolis
An impressive view of the interconnected industrial cities of Dortmund, Essen, and Duisburg shortly before landing.
Merkur Spiel-Arena
The large multi-purpose stadium located immediately adjacent to the Düsseldorf Airport runway during the final seconds of flight.
The right side is the shade side for this westward journey, offering much better visibility for photography without glare. The highlight is the final 15 minutes, where the transition from rural plains to the massive industrial infrastructure of the Ruhr is striking. In winter, look for the snow-covered forests of Belarus.
Moscow Skyline
Catch views of the Moscow City financial district skyscrapers and the Luzhniki Stadium during the initial ascent from Vnukovo.
Warsaw Vistula
The winding Vistula River and the sprawling capital of Poland are often visible to the south during the mid-flight cruise.
Harz Mountains
A glimpse of the Brocken peak and the forested highlands of Northern Germany as the flight enters German airspace.
Cologne Distant Spires
On exceptionally clear days, the distant spires of the Cologne Cathedral are visible to the south during the initial descent.
The left side faces south, meaning direct sun glare is common during daytime flights. It is best for late afternoon departures to witness the sunset over Central Europe. Be prepared to keep the window shade down during the middle of the flight to stay cool.
Distance: 2,058 km (1,279 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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