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GOJ → DYU
Which side of the plane to sit from Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (Nizhniy Novgorod) to Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Volga plains to the vast Central Asian deserts and the rugged approach through the Fan Mountains.
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Volga-Don Basin
Extensive views of the river systems and fertile agricultural heartlands of southern Russia.
Kyzylkum Desert
Striking red-sand landscapes and ancient dried riverbeds crossing the heart of Uzbekistan.
Aral Sea Remnants
In the distance, the haunting landscape of the former Aral Sea bed is visible on clear days.
Fan Mountains
Dramatic, vertical rock faces and deep turquoise glacial lakes visible as the aircraft enters Tajik airspace.
Varzob Valley
The lush green contrast of the Varzob river valley against the arid brown peaks just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for capturing the vastness of the Kyzylkum Desert. In winter, the contrast between the white snow on the Pamir-Alay foothills and the red desert sands is spectacular. Aim for a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the mountain descent.
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Samara Bend
Aerial view of the dramatic horseshoe curve of the Volga River near Samara shortly after departure.
Kazakh Steppe
Endless horizons of the Great Steppe, featuring seasonal salt crusts and remote nomadic patterns.
Tashkent Outskirts
The sprawling urban density and agricultural grid of eastern Uzbekistan as you cross the border.
Gissar Range
Jagged, snow-capped peaks of the western Gissar mountains appearing during the final descent into Dushanbe.
Sit on the left for early views of the Samara region and the best perspective of the Gissar foothills during the base leg of the landing pattern. Best viewed on a morning flight when the sun illuminates the mountains from the east.
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Get eSIMs for TajikistanDistance: 2,695 km (1,675 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: GOJ (56.23009872436499, 43.784000396729)
Arrival: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Route Type: International
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