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IAA → KJA
Which side of the plane to sit from Igarka Airport (Igarka) to Yemelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular perspective of the rugged Central Siberian Plateau and the dramatic approach into Krasnoyarsk, featuring the famous Stolby rock formations.
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Central Siberian Plateau
View the vast, undulating landscape of the ancient plateau, covered in dense dark-coniferous taiga forest.
Kureyka River
Cross the powerful tributary where the Kureyskaya Hydroelectric Station is located, marking a feat of engineering in the wilderness.
Nizhnyaya Tunguska
Spot one of the Yenisei's largest tributaries winding through deep valleys and remote Siberian wilderness.
Stolby Nature Reserve
On the final approach to KJA, look for the unique volcanic rock pillars rising out of the forest canopy south of the city.
Krasnoyarsk Cityscape
A panoramic view of the regional capital as the plane aligns with the runway, showing the urban sprawl against the Yenisei.
For the best visibility of the Siberian Plateau, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the hills from the east. In winter, the snow-covered taiga provides incredible geometric patterns. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the Stolby rock formations near the horizon.
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Yenisei River Path
Follow the course of one of the world's longest rivers, observing its massive width and shifting sandbars.
Turukhansk Settlement
View one of the oldest settlements in Siberia, located at the confluence of the Yenisei and Lower Tunguska.
West Siberian Plain
Gaze out over the seemingly infinite flat wetlands and marshy tundra that stretch toward the Ural Mountains.
Yeniseysk Port
See the historic 'Gateway to the East,' a town filled with gold-rush history and distinctive church architecture from above.
Angara Confluence
Watch where the clear waters of the Angara River meet the silty Yenisei, creating a distinct color line in the water.
The right side is ideal for tracking the Yenisei River itself. During the summer, you can often see cargo ships and barges navigating the waterway. Afternoon flights on this side may experience some glare from the sun reflecting off the river and wetlands.
Book Hotels in KrasnoyarskDistance: 1,289 km (801 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: IAA (67.43720245361328, 86.62190246582031)
Arrival: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)
Route Type: Domestic
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