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DYU → SGC
Which side of the plane to sit from Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe) to Surgut Airport (Surgut)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a panoramic view of the Tien Shan mountain range during departure and typically offers a clear view of the futuristic Astana skyline and the expansive Ob River system.
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Tien Shan Vista
Enjoy distant views of the 'Celestial Mountains' to the east while climbing out of the Tajikistan-Uzbekistan border region.
Astana (Nur-Sultan)
The flight path often passes near the Kazakh capital, allowing a glimpse of its unique architecture rising from the flat steppe.
Kazakh Uplands
View the Saryarka region, a UNESCO heritage site featuring rolling hills and unique steppe ecosystems.
Yugra Bridge
On final approach to SGC, look for the iconic cable-stayed bridge crossing the Ob River, one of the longest in Siberia.
Siberian Oil Fields
In the final 30 minutes of the flight, the landscape is dotted with the industrial infrastructure of Russia's primary energy hub.
The right side is ideal for catching the modern skyline of Astana mid-flight. For night flights, this side is particularly spectacular because of the bright gas flares from the oil fields surrounding Surgut. Ensure you have a window seat away from the wing to fully appreciate the vast river delta patterns during the descent into the Khanty-Mansi region.
Book Hotels in SurgutZeravshan Range
Immediately after takeoff from Dushanbe, look out for the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Fan Mountains and the Gissar range.
Kyzylkum Desert
As you move into Kazakhstan, the landscape transitions into the vast, arid stretches of the Red Sand desert.
Lake Tengiz
A massive, shallow salt lake in the Saryarka region, known as a sanctuary for pink flamingos and migratory birds.
Ob River Meanders
On the descent into Surgut, the aircraft crosses the intricate, winding channels and wetlands of the West Siberian Lowland.
Sit on the left for the best views of the jagged Tajik mountain passes shortly after takeoff. If the flight is during the day, the stark contrast between the mountain shadows and the Kazakh steppe is most dramatic on this side. During winter, look for the 'frozen sea' effect on the northern Kazakh lakes.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,555 km (1,588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Arrival: SGC (61.34370040893555, 73.40180206298828)
Route Type: International
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