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GOJ → EVN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (Nizhniy Novgorod) to Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain scenery in the world, including the highest peaks of the Caucasus and the iconic silhouette of Mount Ararat during the final approach.
Mount Elbrus
The double-peaked sleeping giant and highest point in Europe is often visible in the distance as you approach the Caucasus.
Main Caucasian Ridge
A breathtaking crossing of the snow-capped mountain range that forms the natural border between Russia and Georgia/Azerbaijan.
Mount Ararat
The legendary biblical mountain dominates the horizon on the right side during the final descent and approach into Yerevan.
Kuban Steppes
The fertile agricultural heartland of southern Russia creates a geometric patchwork of green and gold fields below.
The right side is essential for the iconic view of Mount Ararat, which is most dramatic during afternoon flights when the sun illuminates its snowy slopes. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the Greater Caucasus peaks during the mid-flight crossing. Keep your camera ready as soon as the plane starts descending for the best mountain panoramas.
Volga-Oka Confluence
Immediately after takeoff from GOJ, enjoy a view of the 'Strelka' where the two massive rivers meet in Nizhny Novgorod.
Volgograd Skyline
As the flight progresses south, the sprawling urban area along the Volga River becomes visible, including the bends of the river.
Lake Sevan
Upon entering Armenian airspace, the deep blue waters of one of the world's largest high-altitude freshwater lakes appear to the east.
Geghama Mountains
A volcanic mountain range in Armenia that provides a rugged, moon-like landscape during the descent into the Ararat valley.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy softer lighting on the Russian plains. It is also the better side for viewing the vastness of the Volga River system early in the flight. Watch for the sunlight reflecting off Lake Sevan roughly 20-30 minutes before landing.
Distance: 1,789 km (1,112 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: GOJ (56.23009872436499, 43.784000396729)
Arrival: EVN (40.1473007202, 44.3959007263)
Route Type: International
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