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FRA → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and varied natural transitions, including the dramatic Volga crossing and the industrial heart of the Urals.
Harz Mountains
Early flight views of the forested ridges and peaks of central Germany shortly after departure from Frankfurt.
Moscow Skyline
On southern flight corridors, the massive urban footprint and skyscrapers of the Russian capital are visible to the south.
Volga River
A magnificent crossing over Europe's longest river, often providing views of major dams and reservoir basins.
Southern Ural Industrial Hubs
The rugged terrain around Chelyabinsk and Zlatoust, where industry meets the mountainous landscape.
Kazakh Steppe Fringes
Wide-open golden horizons where the forest-steppe transitions into the vast plains of Central Asia.
Ob River & Novosibirsk
Final descent provides a great view of the massive Ob River and the expanding skyline of Siberia's largest city.
This side is best for seeing major landmarks like the Volga River and the southern Urals. For daytime eastbound flights, expect significant sun glare in the morning; use a window shade to protect your eyes. During the descent into OVB, the right side often gets a better perspective of the Ob River bridges and the city center.
Berlin & Northern Germany
Distant views of the German capital's sprawl and the flat, agricultural landscapes of the Brandenburg region.
Vistula River
The winding curves of Poland's longest river as it traverses the Central European Plain.
Boreal Forest
Endless stretches of dense Russian taiga providing a deep green canopy that looks particularly striking in summer.
Northern Ural Mountains
The ancient, weathered peaks that mark the traditional boundary between the European and Asian continents.
West Siberian Lowland
An intricate network of lakes, marshes, and river tributaries stretching toward the Arctic horizon.
Choose this side if you prefer serene, natural landscapes and the vastness of the northern wilderness. During winter flights, the snow-covered taiga creates a stunning, monolithic white landscape. On night flights, you may catch faint glimpses of the Aurora Borealis in the far distance during high solar activity.
Distance: 4,804 km (2,985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 39 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: International
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