Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vladivostok to Moscow. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Vladivostok coastal features and Sea of Japan during departure, then the Sikhote-Alin mountain range and river valleys throughout the long westward flight across Russia's interior.

During takeoff from Knevichi (VVO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Golden Horn Bay and the Sea of Japan coastline as the aircraft climbs westward from Vladivostok. The rugged terrain and water features are most prominent on the right side during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Golden Horn Bay (Zolotoy Rog), Sea of Japan coastline, Vladivostok city sprawl, Sikhote-Alin mountain foothills.

When landing at Sheremetyevo (SVO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Moscow River, the Kremlin, and central Moscow's distinctive urban layout during the descent into Sheremetyevo. The approach from the north-northeast means the city center and its major landmarks are positioned to the left of the flight path. Notable sights include: Moscow River and its loops, the Kremlin complex, central Moscow high-rise district, Moskva River valley.

The flight from Knevichi (VVO) to Sheremetyevo (SVO) takes Approximately 8.5 to 9 hours.

The flight path crosses the Amur River valley (visible around 2-3 hours into flight), the vast Siberian taiga forests, the Yenisei River basin, and the Sayan Mountains region. The Lena River valley becomes visible in the later stages of the flight. These features are most prominent on the right side of the aircraft as it travels generally westward at cruise altitude.