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VKO → KJA
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Yemelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the southern reaches of the Ural Mountains, the major river confluences of the Volga and Kama, and a superior view of the Yenisei River upon the final approach into Krasnoyarsk.
Moscow City View
Depending on the departure vector, a potential view of the Moscow International Business Center skyscrapers.
Kazan and Volga Confluence
Views of where the Kama River joins the Volga, creating a massive water basin near the historic city of Kazan.
Central Ural Range
Crossing the ancient mountains near Yekaterinburg, showing the transition into the Siberian plateau.
Irtysh River Valley
The fertile agricultural lands and winding blue ribbon of the Irtysh River near Omsk.
Yenisei River & Sayan Foothills
Dramatic descent views of the mighty Yenisei River and the northern foothills of the Sayan Mountains near Krasnoyarsk.
Sit on the right for the best approach experience; the flight path into KJA often banks over the Yenisei River, providing stunning views of the Siberian landscape. Be mindful that the southern sun can be quite bright during daytime flights, so keep your window shade ready.
Moscow Northern Suburbs
Bird's-eye view of the sprawling northern districts and the Khimki Reservoir shortly after takeoff.
Upper Volga River
Vibrant views of the winding Volga as it snakes through the Tver and Yaroslavl regions.
Northern Urals
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Ural range marking the geographic boundary between Europe and Asia.
Siberian Taiga
Deep green, dense coniferous forests stretching to the horizon across the West Siberian Plain.
Ob River Basin
Aerial perspective of one of the world's longest rivers and its complex network of tributaries and wetlands.
The left side is the preferred choice for winter night flights, as it provides a clear view of the northern horizon where the Aurora Borealis can occasionally be spotted. For daytime travel, the lighting on this side is softer and better for photography without sun glare.
Distance: 3,352 km (2,083 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 57 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)
Route Type: Domestic
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