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Which side of the plane to sit from Chokurdakh Airport (Chokurdah) to Yakutsk Airport (Yakutsk)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Verkhoyansk Range and the dramatic braided channels of the Lena River as you approach the capital of Sakha.

Right Side Highlights
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Kolyma Lowland Lakes

Count the thousands of small, frozen thermokarst lakes that characterize the northern Siberian landscape.

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Verkhoyansk Range

Fly directly over or alongside the formidable Verkhoyansk Mountains, one of the coldest inhabited regions on Earth.

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Yana River Valley

Aerial views of the Yana River valley, known for its extreme sub-zero temperatures and dramatic seasonal changes.

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Lena River Braids

As the flight nears Yakutsk, the massive Lena River appears with its incredibly wide, braided channels and sandy islands.

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Yakutsk Cityscape

A clear view of the world's largest city built on continuous permafrost, sprawling along the western bank of the Lena.

The right side is the definitive choice for mountain lovers. For the best experience, fly during the summer months to see the 'White Nights' effect, or in late September to witness the taiga turning golden. During winter, midday flights are essential as daylight is extremely limited in these latitudes.

Left Side Highlights
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Indigirka River Basin

View the winding path of the Indigirka River as it flows through the vast Arctic tundra after takeoff.

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Chersky Range Outskirts

Spot the eastern spurs of the massive Chersky Range, featuring jagged peaks that remain snow-capped for much of the year.

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Adycha River Meanders

Observe the complex oxbow lakes and silver loops of the Adycha River cutting through the Siberian taiga.

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Sakha Taiga

Witness the transition from barren Arctic tundra to the endless, dense larch forests of the Siberian interior.

Choose the left side for better lighting during morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side is excellent for seeing the remote wilderness of the Yana-Indigirka Lowland. Keep an eye out for the thermal karst lakes that dot the landscape like small mirrors.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,236 km (768 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min

Departure: CKH (70.62310028076172, 147.90199279785156)

Arrival: YKS (62.093299865722656, 129.77099609375)

Route Type: Domestic

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