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AER → DYU
Which side of the plane to sit from Sochi International Airport (Sochi) to Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, and stunning views of the northern Caspian Sea and the unique Ustyurt Plateau canyons.
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Mount Elbrus
The majestic double-headed peak of Europe's highest mountain is visible shortly after departure.
North Caspian Sea
Bird's eye view of the shallow, turquoise waters and the winding Volga Delta to the north.
Ustyurt Plateau
Dramatic limestone escarpments and chalk cliffs in the Kazakh desert landscape.
Khiva & Urgench
Distant views of historical Silk Road oases as the route crosses into Uzbekistan.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun reflecting off the Caspian Sea. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff from Sochi for the best views of Elbrus. During the final descent into Dushanbe, look for the sharp ridges of the Gissar Range.
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Sochi Riviera
Beautiful views of the Black Sea coastline and the Olympic Park immediately after takeoff.
Main Caucasian Ridge
The jagged, glaciated spine of the Caucasus mountains stretches along the southern horizon.
Karakum Desert
Vast stretches of golden sand dunes and arid plains across Turkmenistan.
Fann Mountains
Impressive rugged peaks and high-altitude lakes visible as you approach the Tajik border.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Black Sea and the Caspian. It provides a more continuous view of the Great Caucasus range. Watch for the dramatic transition from the desert flatlands to the vertical world of the Tajik mountains in the last 45 minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in DushanbeDistance: 2,470 km (1,535 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: AER (43.449902, 39.9566)
Arrival: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Route Type: International
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