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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of the vast Siberian wilderness, including spectacular crossings of the Yenisey and Ob rivers, and a more dramatic transition over the northern Ural Mountains into the European plains.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Central Siberian Taiga

Uninterrupted vistas of the world's largest forest ecosystem stretching to the northern horizon.

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Yenisey River Crossing

A breathtaking view of one of the planet's great rivers, often featuring massive ice floes in late spring.

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Ob River Wetlands

The complex, braided patterns of the Ob River basin and its countless oxbow lakes and marshes.

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Ural Mountains Peak

The rugged terrain of the Northern Urals, offering more defined ridges and snow-capped peaks than the southern sections.

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Volga River Basin

As the flight nears Moscow, witness the majestic Volga River and the historic landscape of Central Russia.

The right side is ideal for photographers looking for wild landscapes. For the best river views, monitor the flight path approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours after departure. During winter, look for the 'white desert' effect over the frozen Ob-Irtysh marshes. Ensure a window seat well clear of the wing for the best downward visibility of the Ural mountain crossing.

Left Side Highlights
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Bratsk Reservoir

Immediate views of the massive Angara River dam and the winding coastlines of one of the world's largest reservoirs.

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Novosibirsk Skyline

A distant but clear view of Siberia's largest city and the industrial clusters of the Kuzbass region.

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Southern Steppes

The transition from dense forest to the agricultural patterns of the southern Siberian plains near Omsk.

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Southern Ural Foothills

The gradual rise of the Ural mountain range marking the geographic border between Asia and Europe.

Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning departures as the sun remains to the south. This side provides a better view of the southern Siberian urban corridor and the agricultural heartland as you approach the Urals.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,834 km (2,382 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 31 min

Departure: BTK (56.37060165405274, 101.697998046875)

Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)

Route Type: Domestic

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