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VKO → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred primarily for the better lighting conditions (less direct glare from the sun) and superior views of Warsaw, the Vistula River, and the northern German landscapes including the Harz Mountains.
Warsaw Skyline
Excellent views of the Vistula River cutting through the Polish capital with its distinct mix of modern and historic architecture.
Oder River
The natural border between Poland and Germany, often shimmering under the sunlight during the mid-flight phase.
Leipzig Urban Area
A clear view of this major Saxon city, recognizable by its large central station and the Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
Harz Mountains
On clear days, the Brocken peak—the highest point in Northern Germany—is visible to the north.
Frankfurt Skyline
Depending on the landing pattern (Runway 07/25), you get a spectacular view of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers during final approach.
Sit on the right for the best chance of seeing the Frankfurt skyline during the landing approach. Use the morning flights for soft lighting over the Polish plains. Keep an eye out for the distinct circular fields and wind farms common in Northern Germany.
Smolensk Uplands
Dense mixed forests and rolling hills as you exit Russian airspace towards Belarus.
Lublin & Southern Poland
Bird's eye view of the historic city centers and the patchwork agricultural fields of the Lublin Voivodeship.
Ore Mountains
The Erzgebirge range forms a natural border between Germany and Czechia, visible in the distance during the cruise phase.
Thuringian Forest
The 'Green Heart of Germany' provides a lush canopy view just before the descent into Frankfurt.
Fly during the morning to minimize direct southern sunlight glare. This side is ideal for spotting the industrial hubs of Saxony and the dense greenery of central Germany during late spring when the foliage is most vibrant.
Distance: 2,008 km (1,248 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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