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BTK → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Bratsk Airport (Bratsk) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the massive Bratsk Reservoir upon departure, the distant snow-capped Eastern Sayan Mountains to the south, and the sprawling industrial landscape of the Kuzbass region.
Bratsk Reservoir
Witness one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs and the impressive Bratsk Hydroelectric Power Station immediately after takeoff.
Eastern Sayan Mountains
On clear days, the rugged, snow-dusted peaks of the Sayan range are visible on the southern horizon during the mid-flight segment.
Kuzbass Industrial Basin
Observe the massive open-pit coal mines and industrial hubs of the Kemerovo region, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding wilderness.
Ob Sea
As you descend into Novosibirsk, the southern expanse of the Novosibirsk Reservoir (Ob Sea) comes into view.
Southern Taiga
Dense Siberian forests transition into the forest-steppe zones as the aircraft moves westward.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft while viewing the Sayan Mountains. During departure from BTK, look out immediately to see the scale of the Angara River dam. This side also provides the best perspective of the industrial heartland near Kemerovo during the second half of the flight.
Endless Siberian Taiga
A vast, unbroken carpet of coniferous forest stretching toward the northern horizon for hundreds of kilometers.
Chulym River Meanders
Intricate, snake-like silver loops of the Chulym River as it winds through the lowlands of the Krasnoyarsk territory.
Novosibirsk Cityscape
Depending on the landing pattern, the right side often provides a panoramic view of the Novosibirsk city center and its bridges over the Ob River.
Tomsk Lowlands
The marshy, lake-dotted landscape characteristic of the region north of the flight path, especially beautiful during the golden hour.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the West Siberian Plain. It offers a more serene view of the wilderness compared to the industrial left side. Keep an eye out for the complex river patterns which are particularly striking during the spring thaw or in the low light of autumn.
Distance: 1,199 km (745 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: BTK (56.37060165405274, 101.697998046875)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: Domestic
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