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HKT → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Phuket International Airport (Phuket) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route, offering a breathtaking view of the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay immediately after takeoff and a prime perspective of the Altai Mountains and the Ob River during the approach into Novosibirsk.
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Phang Nga Bay
Aerial view of the iconic vertical limestone karsts and emerald green waters just minutes after departure.
Mekong River Basin
The winding path of the Mekong River as it snakes through the borders of Laos, Myanmar, and China.
Hengduan Mountains
Dramatic deep-cut valleys and snow-capped peaks in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of China.
Altai Massif
Stunning close-up views of the Belukha Mountain area and the high-altitude glaciers of the Altai Republic.
Ob River
The massive Siberian river system winding through the taiga landscape as the flight descends into OVB.
For the best experience, ensure a window seat away from the wing to see Phang Nga Bay clearly after takeoff. On early morning flights, this side will catch the first light hitting the Altai Mountains. Winter flights offer spectacular views of the frozen Ob River, which appears as a massive white ribbon in the landscape.
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Striking views of the Thai coastline and the Similan Islands in the distance as you head north.
Tanintharyi Range
The rugged, forest-clad border mountains between Thailand and Myanmar.
Tibetan Plateau Edges
Distant, high-altitude views of the eastern edge of the Himalayan massif during the mid-flight transit.
Western Altai Peaks
Snow-dusted ridges as the aircraft enters Russian airspace from the south.
Choose the left side if you are flying during the late afternoon to capture the sunset over the Bay of Bengal and the Central Asian steppes. It also provides a better angle for the distant high-altitude peaks of the Kunlun range if the sky is clear.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 5,397 km (3,354 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 21 min
Departure: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: International
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