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DWC → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Zagros Mountains' folded ridges in Iran and the sweeping curves of the Ob River and its reservoir during the descent into Novosibirsk.
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Zagros Mountains
Stunning views of the massive, parallel tectonic ridges and deep valleys stretching across the Iranian plateau.
Karakum Desert
The 'Black Sands' of Turkmenistan, featuring rolling dunes and occasional isolated settlements along the ancient Silk Road.
Lake Balkhash
On clear days, the eastern horizon reveals this massive crescent-shaped lake, unique for its varying salinity levels.
Karaganda Industry
View the massive open-pit mines and industrial infrastructure of one of Kazakhstan's primary coal-mining hubs.
Ob River and Reservoir
The magnificent 'Ob Sea' reservoir and the winding Ob River dominate the landscape during the final approach to OVB.
The right side is superior for the arrival phase. Watch for the 'Ob Sea' (Novosibirsk Reservoir) roughly 20 minutes before landing. If flying at night, look for the intense gas flares near the Persian Gulf and the bright industrial grids of central Kazakhstan.
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Dubai Coastline
Aerial views of the Jebel Ali port area and the expanding southern Dubai suburbs shortly after takeoff.
Dasht-e Kavir
The Great Salt Desert of Iran, featuring incredible salt crust patterns and desolate, otherworldly landscapes.
Aral Sea Basin
The distant western horizon may reveal the remnants of the Aral Sea and the vast, dry Ustyurt Plateau.
Kazakh Steppe
A seemingly endless expanse of flat grasslands that turn from golden brown in summer to pure white in winter.
Siberian Taiga
The transition from the dry steppes to the dense, dark coniferous forests characteristic of southern Siberia.
Sit toward the front to avoid the wing for the best views of the Iranian salt flats. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photography of the geological formations below.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 4,033 km (2,506 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 45 min
Departure: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: International
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