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GYD β TAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku) to Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a stunning panorama of the Baku skyline during takeoff, unique views of the offshore oil cities in the Caspian, and the dramatic desert patterns of the Karakum as you approach Uzbekistan.
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Baku Skyline
Unobstructed views of the Flame Towers and the Crystal Hall immediately following takeoff from GYD.
Neft DaΕlarΔ±
The legendary 'Oil Rocks,' an entire functional city built on stilts in the middle of the Caspian Sea.
Karakum Desert
Mesmerizing views of the 'Black Sands' and its shifting barchan dunes across Turkmenistan.
Amu Darya River
The ancient Oxus river, showing complex irrigation patterns and agricultural life in the desert.
Kopet Dag Foothills
Distant views of the mountain range that forms the natural border between Turkmenistan and Iran.
Choose a window seat behind the wing for the best view of the offshore oil rigs shortly after takeoff. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography of the desert textures without the harsh midday shadows.
Book Hotels in TashkentCaspian Sea Horizon
Deep blue waters of the world's largest inland body of water extending toward the Russian coast.
Caucasus Ridges
Faint views of the Greater Caucasus mountain range to the north during the initial climb from Baku.
Kyzylkum Desert
The 'Red Sand' desert featuring vast, desolate landscapes and unique geological formations.
Syr Darya River
One of the two major rivers of Central Asia, visible as a green ribbon through the arid terrain near the end of the flight.
Sit toward the front to avoid engine heat haze when looking toward the Caucasus mountains. This side is better during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for UzbekistanDistance: 1,617 km (1,005 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: GYD (40.46749877929688, 50.04669952392578)
Arrival: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Route Type: International
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