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GOJ → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (Nizhniy Novgorod) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the major river systems of the Volga region and the prominent architectural landmarks of Kazan, followed by a scenic approach into the heart of the Urals.
Volga-Oka Confluence
Stunning aerial view of the historic 'Strelka' where the two massive rivers meet in Nizhny Novgorod.
Kazan Skyline
A distant but clear view of the Kazan Kremlin and the Qolsharif Mosque if the flight path tracks slightly south.
Kama River Crossing
Aerial perspective of one of Russia's longest rivers and its wide, fertile floodplains.
Tatarstan Plains
A patchwork of agricultural fields and rolling hills transitioning into the Bashkiria steppes.
Middle Ural Ridge
A dramatic crossing of the ancient mountain range that serves as the natural border between Europe and Asia.
The right side is highly recommended for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Volga. For the best photography of the Ural Mountains, look out about 15-20 minutes before landing. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Kazan city sprawl if the pilot takes the southern airway.
Gorky Reservoir
A massive artificial lake on the Volga River providing expansive water views shortly after takeoff.
Mari El Taiga
Dense, untouched coniferous forests stretching toward the northern horizon across the Mari El Republic.
Vyatka River
A winding blue ribbon cutting through the deep green landscape of the Kirov region.
Chusovaya River Valley
Unique geological formations and limestone cliffs along the banks as you enter the Ural range.
Northern Yekaterinburg
Views of the Verkh-Isetsky pond and the industrial northern districts during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. This side provides a better view of the endless Siberian-style taiga forests and the rugged, less-populated northern Ural foothills. Keep an eye out for the silver glint of the Vyatka River midway through the flight.
Distance: 1,044 km (649 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: GOJ (56.23009872436499, 43.784000396729)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: Domestic
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