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VNO โ VKO
Which side of the plane to sit from Vilnius International Airport (Vilnius) to Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it typically offers a more dramatic view of the Moscow skyline during the descent into Vnukovo and the iconic Vilnius TV Tower shortly after takeoff.
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Vilnius TV Tower
Get a close-up view of the tallest structure in Lithuania as the flight turns east from the airport.
Minsk Skyline
On clear days, the distant southern horizon reveals the modern skyline and outskirts of the Belarusian capital.
Mozhaysk Reservoir
A massive body of water known as the 'Moscow Sea', often shimmering under the sunlight near the descent path.
Moscow International Business Center
The cluster of glass skyscrapers including the Federation Tower is often visible during the VKO approach.
Vnukovo Terminal
A great angle on the futuristic architecture of the VKO terminal building during the final seconds of touchdown.
For the best experience, choose a window seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the Moscow skyline. This side is particularly spectacular during evening flights, as the sun sets behind the aircraft, illuminating the Moscow skyscrapers in gold. Check the wind direction; if landing to the North, the skyline view is significantly better on this side.
Book Hotels in MoscowNeris River Valley
Watch the winding Neris River carve through the lush Lithuanian countryside immediately after departure.
Aukลกtaitija Borderlands
Fly over the dense, lake-dotted forests that mark the border region between Lithuania and Belarus.
Smolensk City
Look for the historic city of Smolensk, featuring its ancient fortress walls and the bright green Assumption Cathedral.
Western Moscow Suburbs
Observe the massive, orderly residential blocks of Odintsovo as the plane begins its final descent.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. It offers the best views of the historic Smolensk region and the northern forest belts. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the best landscape shots of the Russian plains.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 768 km (477 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: VNO (54.634102, 25.285801)
Arrival: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Route Type: International
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