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ERC → ESB
Which side of the plane to sit from Erzincan Airport (Erzincan) to Esenboğa International Airport (Ankara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Munzur Mountains and the winding Euphrates river system, with the potential to spot the distant volcanic peak of Mount Erciyes.
Munzur Mountains
Spectacular views of the jagged, often snow-capped peaks of the Munzur range immediately south of the flight path.
Karasu River
Watch the upper branch of the Euphrates as it winds through deep limestone canyons and narrow valleys.
Sivas Basin
A clear view of the historic city of Sivas and the surrounding high-altitude plateaus mid-flight.
Mount Erciyes
On clear days, the massive silhouette of the Erciyes stratovolcano is visible on the southern horizon.
Anatolian Steppe
A beautiful patchwork of golden wheat fields and reddish soil typical of the Central Anatolian landscape.
The left side is best for morning flights as the sun illuminates the northern faces of the Munzur Mountains. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from Erzincan for the most dramatic vertical relief. Look for the glint of the Karasu river reflecting the sun during the first 20 minutes of flight.
Köse Mountain Range
Views of the rugged northern Anatolian ridges that separate the plateau from the Black Sea region.
Kızılırmak River
Spot the loops of Turkey's longest river as the flight approaches the Kırıkkale and Ankara provinces.
Akdağmadeni Forests
Occasional patches of green pine forests amidst the otherwise arid Yozgat landscape.
Kırıkkale Industrial Zone
Visible industrial complexes and refineries that mark the gateway to the capital city's economic zone.
Ankara Northern Suburbs
During the descent into ESB, enjoy views of the expanding residential districts and hills of northern Ankara.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. This side offers better views of the winding Kızılırmak River and provides a more direct perspective of the approach path into Esenboğa Airport, often passing over the hilly terrain of the Akyurt district.
Distance: 559 km (347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: ERC (39.7102012634, 39.5270004272)
Arrival: ESB (40.1281013489, 32.995098114)
Route Type: Domestic
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