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HTA → UUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Chita-Kadala Airport (Chita) to Ulan-Ude Airport (Mukhino) (Ulan-ude)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Yablonovyy Range's peaks and the intricate winding path of the Selenga River as it flows towards Lake Baikal.
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Yablonovyy Range
Direct views of the mountain range that acts as the continental divide between the Arctic and Pacific drainage basins.
Lake Kenon
A prominent view of the large lake situated right on the outskirts of Chita during takeoff.
Selenga River Meanders
The complex, braided water channels of the Selenga River valley are highly visible on the approach to Ulan-Ude.
Ulan-Burgasy Ridge
The northern horizon is dominated by the jagged silhouettes of these sub-Baikal mountain ridges.
The right side is the superior choice for this route. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, look toward the northwest; on very clear days, you may catch a glimpse of the distant horizon where Lake Baikal begins. Morning flights offer the best shadow contrast for photography of the mountain ridges. Choose a seat ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Selenga delta approach.
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Ingoda River
Watch the serpentine loops of the Ingoda River immediately after departing Chita.
Khilok Valley
Observe the dense Siberian taiga forest that characterizes the southern portion of the route.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Parallel glimpses of the legendary railway tracks cutting through the rugged terrain.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights to avoid direct glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from high-altitude forests to the more open steppe landscapes characteristic of the southern Trans-Baikal region. This side is better for spotting small remote settlements nestled in the valleys.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 403 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: HTA (52.026299, 113.306)
Arrival: UUD (51.80780029296875, 107.43800354003906)
Route Type: Domestic
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