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HKT → LED
Which side of the plane to sit from Phuket International Airport (Phuket) to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayan range during the first half of the journey and the vast freshwater expanse of Lake Ladoga upon arrival in St. Petersburg.
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Himalayan Spine
Breathtaking views of the world's highest peaks, including the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs.
Kyzylkum Desert
The vast golden sands and stark landscapes of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Volga River
Russia's most famous waterway winding through the heartland.
Russian Taiga
Endless stretches of boreal forest as you head north towards the Baltic region.
Lake Ladoga
Massive glacial lake just east of St. Petersburg, often visible during the final descent.
Choose the right side for morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Himalayas. Use high-altitude maps to identify specific 8,000m peaks. In winter, the frozen Lake Ladoga provides a stunning white landscape during the descent into LED.
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Andaman Sea Coastline
Deep turquoise waters and limestone karsts visible immediately after takeoff from Phuket.
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
Intricate network of river channels and the lush Sundarbans mangrove forests.
Pamir Mountains
Dramatic 'Roof of the World' peaks and glaciers as you cross Central Asia.
Caspian Sea
Aerial view of the world's largest inland body of water near the transition to European Russia.
Moscow Region
Distant views of the Russian capital's sprawl if the flight path tracks slightly south of the direct line.
Sit on the left for better sunset views if flying in the late afternoon. During winter months, this side experiences the most daylight. Watch for the Caspian Sea oil rigs if the flight passes over Azerbaijan.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 8,012 km (4,978 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 26 min
Departure: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Route Type: International
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