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DYU → ALA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe) to Almaty Airport (Alma-ata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers continuous, high-altitude vistas of the Pamir-Alay and Tien Shan mountain systems, culminating in a spectacular close-up of the Trans-Ili Alatau during the descent.
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Gissar Range
Immediate views of the massive mountain wall that borders the Dushanbe valley to the north.
Zeravshan Glaciers
High-altitude glacial fields and permanent snowcaps of northern Tajikistan's highest ridges.
Fergana Valley Rim
The eastern horizon reveals the edge of the fertile Fergana basin surrounded by the Tien Shan.
Trans-Ili Alatau
A stunning, up-close parallel view of the 4,000m+ peaks that tower directly over Almaty city.
The right side is the undisputed winner for mountain lovers. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, the plane often flies parallel to the Trans-Ili Alatau range; ensure your window is clean for photos of the snow-capped peaks. In winter, the contrast between the white mountains and the brown valleys is particularly striking.
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Varzob Valley
Deep canyons and the winding Varzob River carving through the mountains just north of Dushanbe.
Fan Mountains
Views of the western tajik peaks known for their jagged limestone summits and hidden alpine lakes.
Shymkent Suburbs
The sprawling urban landscape of southern Kazakhstan visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Kazakh Steppe
The dramatic transition where the mountains finally give way to the vast, golden plains of Central Asia.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for observing the transition from the high mountains into the northern plains and seeing the distant lights of Tashkent on clear night flights.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 872 km (542 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Arrival: ALA (43.35210037231445, 77.04049682617188)
Route Type: International
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