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AKX → SCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Aktobe Airport (Aktyubinsk) to Aktau Airport (Aktau)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular view of the Ustyurt Plateau's rugged edges, the shimmering salt flats, and the unique geological formations of the Mangystau region.
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Emba River
A winding lifeline through the arid steppe, visible shortly after departing Aktobe.
Ustyurt Escarpments
Dramatic limestone cliffs known as 'chinks' that mark the edge of the high plateau.
Sor Kaydak
Expansive, brilliant white salt pans that create a surreal, shimmering contrast against the desert terrain.
Karagiye Depression
One of the lowest points on Earth, presenting a stark and ancient landscape as you approach Aktau.
For the best visibility of the Ustyurt 'chinks', choose a morning flight when the rising sun casts long shadows, highlighting the sharp relief of the cliffs. Look out for the white-and-pink strata in the rock formations during mid-flight.
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Western Steppe
Vast, undulating plains of the Kazakh semi-desert stretching toward the northern horizon.
Caspian Lowlands
Observation of the massive, flat basin that sits below sea level, showing gradual terrain changes.
Caspian Sea
The deep blue horizon of the world's largest inland body of water appearing during descent.
Aktau City Layout
A clear view of the city's unique micro-district grid system nestled between the desert and the sea.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over the Caspian Sea during evening flights. During the final approach into SCO, the right side often offers a better view of the coastline and the blue waters of the Caspian.
Book Hotels in AktauDistance: 847 km (526 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: AKX (50.2458, 57.206699)
Arrival: SCO (43.8601, 51.091999)
Route Type: Domestic
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