At Vnukovo in Moscow: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Moscow River with its characteristic bends, Sokolniki Park area to the northeast, suburban residential developments of Obrino and Sosenskoe, forested areas of the Moscow Green Belt.

When taking off from Vnukovo (VKO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Vnukovo's primary runways (3L/3R and 1L/1R) typically depart toward the northwest or northeast. From the right side, you'll see the Moscow River's distinctive meanders and the suburban sprawl of southwestern Moscow as you climb out, providing good visual reference points during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Moscow River with its characteristic bends, Sokolniki Park area to the northeast, suburban residential developments of Obrino and Sosenskoe, forested areas of the Moscow Green Belt.

When landing at Vnukovo (VKO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Vnukovo's primary landing runways (3L/3R and 1L/1R) typically approach from the northwest, giving right-side passengers views of Moscow's southwestern urban sprawl and the Moskva River's distinctive meanders. The right side also captures the airport's approach path over the less developed areas before final descent. Notable sights include: Moskva River with its characteristic loops and bends, Sokolniki Park area to the northeast, Moscow's southwestern residential districts and industrial zones, Vnukovo Airport's runway infrastructure and taxiways.

The best window seat at Vnukovo (VKO) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Moscow (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.