About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Yuzhny (TAS) to Sheremetyevo (SVO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tashkent to Moscow. While takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and distinctive visual interest with Moscow's river system and urban geography. The Moskva River's meanders are a unique and recognizable feature that makes the approach memorable.
What can I see during takeoff from Yuzhny in Tashkent?
During takeoff from Yuzhny (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Tian Shan mountain range to the southeast during the initial climb-out from Tashkent. The aircraft typically departs northwestward, so the right wing captures the dramatic snow-capped peaks that frame the city. Notable sights include: Tian Shan Mountains (southeast), Chirchik River valley (immediate foreground), Tashkent urban sprawl (west), Charvak Reservoir (visible on clearer days, south-southeast).
What can I see when landing at Sheremetyevo in Moscow?
When landing at Sheremetyevo (SVO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Moscow as the aircraft approaches from the south. You'll see the Moskva River's distinctive loops and meanders, plus the urban sprawl of southern Moscow districts before touchdown at Sheremetyevo. Notable sights include: Moskva River (multiple visible loops), Moscow urban districts (Lyubertsy, Komsomolsk), Klyazma River confluence (northeast), Sheremetyevo airport complex (final approach).
How long is the flight from Tashkent to Moscow?
The flight from Yuzhny (TAS) to Sheremetyevo (SVO) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Tashkent to Moscow flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Ustyurt Plateau (relatively flat, sparse vegetation), then transitions into the steppes of Kazakhstan and southern Russia. The Aral Sea region lies to the west (not directly on route but visible on clear days from higher altitudes). The Volga River becomes visible in the final 90 minutes of flight as the aircraft descends toward Moscow, appearing as a major waterway with visible tributaries. The landscape transitions from arid steppe to increasingly green agricultural zones as you approach European Russia.