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VNO → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Vilnius International Airport (Vilnius) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of major urban centers including the departure over Vilnius and the distant skyline of Minsk, plus a better angle for Moscow's outskirts during the standard southern approach into Sheremetyevo.
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Vilnius Old Town
A bird's-eye view of the UNESCO-listed medieval center and its distinct red-tiled roofs.
Minsk Horizon
The expansive Soviet and modern architecture of the Belarusian capital visible in the mid-flight distance.
Dnieper River Headwaters
Crossing the upper reaches of one of Europe's major rivers near the city of Orsha.
Mozhaysk Reservoir
Known as the 'Moscow Sea,' this large body of water is a key landmark during the descent phase.
Moscow City Center
On clear days during the southern arrival pattern, the distant skyscrapers of Moscow City are visible.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Eastern European plains. It also provides the best opportunity to see the illuminated Moscow skyline if the flight path circles the city from the south before landing at SVO.
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Neris River Valley
Winding river views through dense Lithuanian pine forests immediately after takeoff.
Lake Narach
A glimpse of the largest lake in Belarus, known for its crystal-clear glacial waters.
Polotsk Vistas
Aerial perspective of one of the oldest cities of the Eastern Slavs near the Dvina river.
Khimki District
The industrial and residential sprawl of northern Moscow as the plane lines up for the SVO runway.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. During winter, this side offers stunning views of the snow-covered Belarusian lakelands and the vast, frozen northern forests.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 781 km (485 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: VNO (54.634102, 25.285801)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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