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FRU → OSS
Which side of the plane to sit from Manas International Airport (Bishkek) to Osh Airport (Osh)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer world-class mountain scenery, the Right Side provides a stunning bird's-eye view of the turquoise Toktogul Reservoir and the dramatic Naryn River canyons.
Toktogul Reservoir
The largest reservoir in Kyrgyzstan, featuring strikingly blue water surrounded by arid, mountainous terrain.
M41 Pamir Highway
Spot segments of the legendary highway as it winds through precarious mountain passes and narrow river valleys.
Naryn River Canyons
Dramatic, colorful rock formations and deep gorges carved by the Naryn River as it flows toward the Toktogul dam.
Sit toward the middle or rear to avoid the wing obstructing the view of the Toktogul Reservoir. In winter, the contrast between the frozen blue water and the white peaks is exceptionally photogenic.
Ala-Archa Glaciers
Immediate views of the jagged peaks and permanent glaciers of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range shortly after takeoff from Bishkek.
Suusamyr Valley
A high-altitude alpine plateau located between the Kyrgyz Ala-Too and Suusamyr-Too ranges, famous for its summer pastures.
Fergana Range
Continuous vistas of razor-sharp, snow-covered ridges that separate the inner Tian Shan from the Fergana Valley.
Choose a morning flight for the best front-lighting on the glaciers. As you descend into Osh, look for the sprawling agricultural fields of the Fergana Valley meeting the base of the mountains.
Distance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: FRU (43.0612983704, 74.4776000977)
Arrival: OSS (40.6090011597, 72.793296814)
Route Type: Domestic
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