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VKO → NUX
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Novy Urengoy Airport (Novy Urengoy)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this route because it offers a direct view of the rugged Northern Ural Mountains and the unique permafrost formations of the Arctic tundra while avoiding the direct glare of the sun which typically stays to the south.
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Moscow Northern Suburbs
Aerial views of the Sheremetyevo region and the green northern belt of the capital shortly after takeoff.
Rybinsk Reservoir
The massive 'man-made sea' on the Volga River, often visible as a sprawling blue expanse to the north.
Northern Ural Mountains
A dramatic crossing of the ancient mountain range, featuring sharper and more rugged peaks than the central sections.
Arctic Tundra Patterns
Intricate geometric patterns and thermokarst lakes formed by permafrost as you enter the Yamal-Nenets region.
Lower Ob River
The vast, branching network of the Ob River as it flows toward the Kara Sea.
Sit on the left (Port) side to avoid harsh southern sunlight during daytime flights. For evening flights, this side catches the soft 'blue hour' light over the tundra. Look out for the Urals approximately 2 hours into the flight. In winter, keep an eye out for the Aurora Borealis if the flight is at night, as you are heading toward high latitudes.
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Major industrial hubs and the winding Kama River visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Siberian Taiga
The endless, dense coniferous forests of the West Siberian Plain stretching to the horizon.
Vasyugan Swamps
Distant views of one of the world's largest wetland systems, appearing as a shimmering mosaic of water and moss.
Urengoy Gas Field
Visible industrial infrastructure and processing plants of one of the world's largest natural gas deposits.
Gas Flares
On night flights, the horizon is dotted with the bright orange glows of gas flares from distant drilling sites.
The right side is ideal for night flights to see the industrial 'stars' of the gas flares across the dark wilderness. During the day, be prepared to lower your window shade due to direct sunlight. This side provides a better perspective of the scale of the Siberian industrial development as you descend into Novy Urengoy.
Book Hotels in Novy UrengoyDistance: 2,370 km (1,473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: NUX (66.06939697265625, 76.52030181884766)
Route Type: Domestic
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