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FRU → TSE
Which side of the plane to sit from Manas International Airport (Bishkek) to Astana International Airport (Tselinograd)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Tien Shan mountain range during the initial climb from Bishkek and later passes over the ecologically rich Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve wetlands before landing in Astana.
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Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range
Spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks bordering the Bishkek valley immediately after takeoff.
Betpak-Dala Desert
The 'Steppe of Hunger,' a vast and desolate desert landscape with unique geological color variations.
Lake Tengiz
A massive, salty lake that serves as a vital habitat for migratory birds including pink flamingos.
Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a complex network of lakes and marshes amidst the steppe.
Sit in the front half of the cabin on the left for the best views of the mountains during the steep climb-out. If flying in the evening, the left side captures the golden hour light across the Kazakh steppe and the reflection of the sunset on the northern lakes.
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Chu River Valley
The fertile green ribbon of the Chu River winding through the border region of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Lake Balkhash (Distant)
On clear days, the turquoise expanse of one of Asia's largest lakes can be seen shimmering on the eastern horizon.
Karaganda Skyline
The industrial and coal-mining hub of central Kazakhstan is often visible as a large urban grid during the mid-flight phase.
Saryarka Uplands
Rolling hills and granite rock formations that break the monotony of the flat central plains.
Look out the window approximately 25 minutes after departure to spot the distant shimmer of Lake Balkhash. Morning flights on this side offer excellent lighting for photographing the industrial patterns of Karaganda and the transition from mountain foothills to the open steppe.
Book Hotels in TselinogradDistance: 914 km (568 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: FRU (43.0612983704, 74.4776000977)
Arrival: TSE (51.02220153808594, 71.46690368652344)
Route Type: International
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