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VKO → OZH
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Zaporizhzhia International Airport (Zaporozhye)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior approach into Zaporizhzhia, featuring the winding Dnieper River and the iconic DniproHES hydroelectric dam, along with better views of the Central Russian Upland during the initial cruise.
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Vnukovo Departure
Panoramic views of the airfield and the Meshchersky Park forest area immediately after takeoff.
Desna River Valley
The meandering path of the Desna River provides a scenic contrast to the surrounding plains.
Belgorod Chalk Hills
Distinctive white chalk outcrops and quarries that are characteristic of this border region.
Dnieper River Bend
The massive Dnieper River comes into view during the descent, serving as a majestic landmark.
DniproHES Dam
The historic and massive hydroelectric dam in Zaporizhzhia, one of the most famous landmarks in Ukraine.
Khortytsia Island
The large, green island in the middle of the Dnieper, known as the historic home of the Zaporozhian Cossacks.
The right side is essential for the final approach into OZH. Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Dnieper. The most spectacular views of the DniproHES dam occur during the final 10 minutes of flight as the plane aligns with the runway.
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Moscow Southern Outskirts
Dense urban sprawl transitioning into the vast forested belts surrounding the Russian capital.
Central Russian Upland
Rolling hills and a patchwork of agricultural fields that define the Russian heartland.
Kursk Magnetic Anomaly
Glances of the massive open-pit iron ore mines, visible as deep reddish scars on the landscape.
Kharkiv Outskirts
The eastern edges of Ukraine's second-largest city, showing a mix of Soviet-era planning and modern expansion.
Pontic Steppe
Endless horizons of the fertile Black Earth region, particularly vibrant during the summer growing season.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric patterns of large-scale industrial farms and the occasional glint of sunlight off smaller reservoirs in the Belgorod region.
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Get eSIMs for UkraineDistance: 869 km (540 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: OZH (47.86700057983398, 35.31570053100586)
Route Type: International
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