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Which side of the plane to sit from Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the high Caucasus peaks, including the iconic Mount Elbrus, and offers better lighting conditions for photography on most daytime flights heading north.
Mount Elbrus
Keep an eye out for the double-coned summit of Europe's highest peak standing tall to the west.
Greater Caucasus Range
Spectacular views of the rugged, snow-dusted spine of the mountain range dividing Georgia and Russia.
Volga River
Aerial views of the massive, winding river system that serves as the geographical heart of European Russia.
Saratov and Engels
Clear views of the twin cities separated by the wide, glistening expanse of the Volga River.
Ural Foothills
The landscape transforms into the dense taiga forests and rolling hills typical of the pre-Ural region.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. The best mountain views occur within the first 45 minutes. Watch for the Volga River roughly halfway through the journey for the best landscape shots.
Lake Sevan
One of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in Eurasia, visible shortly after departing Yerevan.
Mount Kazbek
A prominent stratovolcano and one of the major peaks of the Caucasus, visible to the east near the Georgian border.
Caspian Depression
Observe the unique flat geography and salt pans as the flight bypasses the northern reaches of the Caspian Sea.
Bashkortostan Plains
Vast agricultural landscapes and colorful patchwork fields characteristic of the fertile Volga-Ural region.
Yekaterinburg Skyline
A great view of the Iset River and the city's modern skyscrapers during the final descent into Koltsovo.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the Caucasus range illuminated. Look for Lake Sevan within 10 minutes of takeoff. During winter months, the frozen landscape of the Urals is particularly striking from this side.
Distance: 2,194 km (1,363 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: EVN (40.1473007202, 44.3959007263)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: International
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