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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Altai Mountains and the heart of the Gobi Desert, with optimal lighting for evening photography during the long journey north.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Pearl River Delta

Massive urban sprawl and the complex bridge networks connecting Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai shortly after takeoff.

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Loess Plateau

Unique terraced agricultural landscapes and highly eroded canyons in North-Central China.

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Western Gobi

Expansive vistas of arid plains and unique rock formations along the Inner Mongolian border.

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Altai Mountains

Rugged snow-capped peaks as the flight path transitions from the desert into the Siberian border region.

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Siberian Taiga

Dense, evergreen forests and winding river tributaries that characterize the Russian interior.

Choose a window seat on the left for evening departures to witness the sunset over the desert. The transition from the yellow loess soil of China to the dark greens of the Siberian forest is best observed from this side.

Right Side Highlights
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Hong Kong Skyline

Spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and the dense skyscrapers of Kowloon if the flight path tracks east upon departure.

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Yangtze River

A cross-section view of China's longest river as the aircraft heads north over Hubei or Anhui provinces.

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Inner Mongolian Steppes

Vast rolling grasslands that stretch toward the horizon, punctuated by small settlements.

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Ob River

The massive Siberian river system, one of the world's longest, visible during the final descent into Novosibirsk.

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Ob Sea Reservoir

A large expanse of water or ice near Novosibirsk, providing a distinct landmark just before landing.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while flying north. During winter months, keep an eye out for the frozen Ob River, which looks particularly impressive with its geometric ice patterns during landing.

Top Activities in Novosibirsk
Route Information

Distance: 4,464 km (2,774 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 15 min

Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)

Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)

Route Type: International

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