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VKO → KRR
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport (Krasnodar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views during the final approach, specifically overlooking the vast Krasnodar Reservoir, often called the 'Kuban Sea,' and better perspectives of the major industrial cities of Central Russia.
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Moscow Outskirts
Distant views of the capital's expanding southern skyline and the New Moscow developments shortly after takeoff.
Oka River
Deep blue meanders of the Oka River as the flight crosses from the Moscow region into the Tula region.
Lipetsk Industrial Hub
Large-scale views of Russia's industrial heartland, including visible steel manufacturing complexes from high altitude.
Don River Basin
The winding path of the mighty Don River as it cuts through the fertile southern plains.
Krasnodar Reservoir
The massive artificial lake that dominates the landscape just east of Krasnodar during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side is critical for seeing the Krasnodar Reservoir during the final 10 minutes of flight. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the water for the best reflections.
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Vnukovo Woodlands
Dense green forest belts surrounding the airport and the southern reaches of the Moscow Oblast.
Historic Tula
Views of the ancient land of armorers and the rolling hills of the Central Russian Upland.
Black Earth Region
Stunning geometric patterns of the ultra-fertile agricultural fields in the Voronezh and Rostov regions.
Azov Lowlands
The hazy horizon stretching toward the Sea of Azov visible in the distance on clear days during the descent.
Kuban Steppes
Vibrant yellow patches of sunflower fields and golden wheat characteristic of the Krasnodar Krai in summer.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the vast Russian steppes. While it misses the reservoir, it offers a wider panorama of the agricultural heartland. Look for the glint of the Azov Sea in the far distance if visibility is high.
Book Hotels in KrasnodarDistance: 1,182 km (734 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: KRR (45.034698486328, 39.170501708984)
Route Type: Domestic
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