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VKO → ORY
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Paris-Orly Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior urban views, including the potential for a stunning aerial panorama of Berlin and the iconic landmarks of Paris during the final descent into Orly.
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Moscow City View
A high-altitude perspective of the Kremlin and the Moscow International Business Center skyscrapers shortly after departure.
Berlin Metropolis
Extensive views of the German capital, including the TV Tower and the sprawling Tiergarten park.
The Rhine River
The historic, winding waterway of Western Germany, often visible as a silver ribbon reflecting the sun.
Paris Monuments
Depending on the wind-dependent approach path to ORY, you may see the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, and the Seine River.
This is the 'money side' for the approach into Paris. If the plane lands from the east (Runway 26), the right side provides the most famous views of the city center. In summer, the late sunset provides a golden hour glow over the Rhine valley.
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Russian Hinterlands
Dense forests and traditional villages south of the Moscow metropolitan area immediately after takeoff.
Warsaw Skyline
Clear views of the Vistula River and the concentrated skyscraper district in the center of the Polish capital.
Sudetes Mountains
Distant views of the mountain range forming the natural border between Poland and the Czech Republic.
Champagne Vineyards
The geometric patterns of the famous French vineyards appearing as the aircraft begins its initial descent.
Choose this side for softer morning light during westbound flights, which minimizes glare on the window. It is particularly scenic during the winter months when the Polish and German plains are often covered in snow.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 2,469 km (1,534 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Route Type: International
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