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ALA → PRG
Which side of the plane to sit from Almaty Airport (Alma-ata) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (Prague)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular view of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains during takeoff, the expansive Caspian Sea coastline, and the rugged peaks of the Carpathian Mountains before descending into Prague.
Trans-Ili Alatau
Dramatic views of the snow-capped Tien Shan range immediately after takeoff from Almaty.
Aral Sea Basin
The shifting salt flats and remaining water clusters of the North Aral Sea visible in the vast desert.
Caspian Sea Coast
A long stretch over the northern section of the world's largest inland body of water.
Volga Delta
The intricate network of green waterways where the Volga River meets the Caspian Sea near Astrakhan.
Carpathian Mountains
High-altitude views of the Tatra and Beskid ranges as the flight crosses into Central Europe.
Prague Skyline
Potential views of the Vltava River and the historical center during the final approach into Václav Havel Airport.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic mountain scenery upon departure. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Since this is a westbound flight, the sun will be on the left side during the afternoon, which may cause glare; morning flights offer the best lighting for photography of the Kazakh steppes and the Carpathians. Seasonal tip: Winter flights provide stunning views of snow-covered Central European forests.
Kazakh Steppes
Vast, seemingly endless golden plains stretching toward the northern horizon of Kazakhstan.
Oral (Uralsk)
A glimpse of the city where the Ural River marks the boundary between the Asian and European continents.
Russian Heartland
Geometric patterns of massive agricultural fields across the plains of Southern Russia.
Vistula River
The winding path of the longest river in Poland, visible if the flight takes a more northerly route.
Bohemian Highlands
Rolling green hills and the distinct volcanic peaks of Northern Czechia during the initial descent.
The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer indirect sunlight and consistent lighting throughout the flight, avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun. It offers better views of the immense scale of the Eurasian landmass. During the final approach at PRG, this side often provides a clearer view of the airport's surrounding countryside and the characteristic red-roofed villages of the Czech Republic.
Distance: 4,700 km (2,920 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 32 min
Departure: ALA (43.35210037231445, 77.04049682617188)
Arrival: PRG (50.1008, 14.26)
Route Type: International
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