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DYU → URC
Which side of the plane to sit from Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the central Tianshan mountain range and the iconic Bogda Peak during the approach to Urumqi.
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Gissar Range
Immediately after takeoff from Dushanbe, witness the rugged peaks and deep valleys of the western Gissar mountains.
Pamir-Alay Glaciers
Aerial views of high-altitude glacial systems and snow-capped summits bordering Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Tianshan Massif
A continuous panoramic view of the 'Heavenly Mountains,' featuring some of the highest peaks in Central Asia.
Shihezi & Changji
The green agricultural belts and urban centers along the northern Tianshan foothills before landing.
Bogda Peak
The majestic 5,445-meter snow-capped summit of Bogda Feng, serving as a landmark for the Urumqi approach.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the northern slopes of the Tianshan, highlighting the glacial textures. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes of the flight for the Bogda Peak silhouette.
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High Pamirs
View the southern expanses of the 'Roof of the World' with peaks reaching over 7,000 meters in the distance.
Kashgar Oasis
The transition from the high mountains to the lush, historic Silk Road oasis of Kashgar at the edge of the desert.
Taklamakan Desert
Stunning views of the vast, shifting sand dunes of the world's second-largest shifting sand desert.
Tarim Basin
The immense, arid expanse of the Tarim Basin, showing the stark contrast between desert sands and mountain runoff.
Southern Silk Road
Spot the line of ancient settlements and modern agriculture clinging to the base of the mountains.
The right side is perfect for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers a unique perspective on how the desert meets the mountains. Look for the contrast between the yellow sands of the Taklamakan and the dark rock of the southern Tianshan foothills.
Book Hotels in UrumqiDistance: 1,665 km (1,035 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Arrival: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Route Type: International
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