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DYU → REN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe) to Orenburg Central Airport (Orenburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this northbound journey as it provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Gissar and Pamir-Alay mountain ranges immediately after takeoff, followed by the striking geological transitions of the southern Ural foothills.
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Gissar Mountains
Immediate views of snow-capped peaks and deep limestone canyons rising to over 4,000 meters just north of Dushanbe.
Tian Shan Outliers
The westernmost spurs of the 'Heavenly Mountains' create a jagged horizon to the northeast during the first hour.
Kyzylkum Desert
Vibrant orange and red sand dunes stretching across the horizon in northern Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Mugodzhar Hills
The ancient, weathered southern extension of the Ural Mountains appearing as dark ridges against the steppe.
Ural River
The symbolic border between Europe and Asia, visible as the plane descends into the Orenburg region.
The first 20 minutes are spectacular; keep your camera ready for the high-altitude glacial peaks. For evening flights, the right side catches the 'golden hour' light on the Southern Urals, making for incredible photography of the ridges near Orenburg.
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Dushanbe Cityscape
A full view of the Tajik capital's layout, including the Independence Monument and the central parks during the initial climb.
Syr Darya River
Watch the life-giving artery of Central Asia as it winds through the arid landscapes of southern Kazakhstan.
Aral Sea Basin
Distant views of the dramatic salt flats and the receding shoreline of what was once one of the world's largest lakes.
Western Steppe
The vast, flat horizons of the Kazakh steppe, punctuated by industrial hubs near Aktobe.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for observing the environmental impact on the Aral Sea basin about midway through the flight. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing to see the river systems clearly.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,802 km (1,120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Arrival: REN (51.795799255371094, 55.45669937133789)
Route Type: International
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