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WAW → SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a dramatic perspective of Warsaw's skyline shortly after takeoff and typically offers the most iconic views of the Moscow City financial district during the final descent into Sheremetyevo.
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Warsaw City Center
A stunning view of the Palace of Culture and Science surrounded by modern skyscrapers immediately following departure from Chopin Airport.
Vistula River
Poland's longest river winding through the landscape, looking particularly impressive when the sun reflects off its surface.
Moscow City Skyscrapers
The futuristic cluster of glass towers in the Moscow International Business Center, often visible during the southern approach pattern.
Otkritie Bank Arena
The home stadium of Spartak Moscow, recognizable by its distinct red and white facade as you enter the capital's airspace.
Book the right side for spectacular sunset views on evening flights. For the best chance of seeing the Moscow skyline, monitor the aircraft's altitude; the city center becomes visible approximately 15-20 minutes before landing. In winter, the frozen Vistula and the city lights of Moscow against the snow provide a high-contrast visual experience.
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Masurian Lake District
The 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' in northeastern Poland, visible as a vast network of glittering blue pockets amidst dense green forests.
Naliboki Forest
One of the largest forest massifs in Belarus, appearing as a massive, unbroken dark green carpet during the mid-flight segment.
Khimki District
The densely packed residential towers and urban infrastructure of Moscow's northern gateway right before touchdown.
The left side is ideal for morning flights (eastbound) to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a more serene view of the Baltic-bound river systems and the vast Russian plains. Keep an eye out for the distinct rectangular patterns of collective farms across the Belarusian and Russian countryside.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,150 km (715 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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