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IKT → GDX
Which side of the plane to sit from Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk) to Sokol Airport (Magadan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Lake Baikal, including Olkhon Island, and provides the best vantage point for the dramatic Verkhoyansk and Chersky mountain ranges.
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Olkhon Island
Visible shortly after takeoff, this is the largest island in Lake Baikal and its spiritual heart.
Barguzin Mountains
The rugged, snow-dusted peaks lining the northeastern shore of Lake Baikal.
Lena River Crossing
A view of one of the world's longest rivers as it snakes through the dense Siberian taiga.
Verkhoyansk Range
Extremely remote and jagged peaks in the Pole of Cold region of Yakutia.
Chersky Range
Stunning views of the highest mountain peaks in Northeast Russia, often covered in glaciers.
Sit on the left for the most iconic views of Lake Baikal and the primary Siberian mountain chains. Morning flights provide excellent lighting for the mountains, while the winter months offer spectacular views of the frozen 'Baikal Zen' ice patterns from above.
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Southern Baikal Shore
View of the Trans-Siberian railway path winding along the southern edge of the lake.
Stanovoy Highlands
Vast stretches of untouched larch forests and rolling hills typical of the Zabaykalsky Krai.
Kolyma Highlands
The desolate and beautiful golden-brown tundra plateaus as you enter the Magadan region.
Sea of Okhotsk
The dramatic coastline where the Siberian landmass drops into the freezing Pacific waters.
Nagayev Bay
The historic harbor of Magadan, visible during the final descent into Sokol Airport.
The right side is ideal for catching the first glimpse of the Sea of Okhotsk during the descent. If the flight path approaches from the south, you'll get a better look at Magadan city and the bay. It is also the sunnier side for afternoon flights, so bring sunglasses.
Book Hotels in MagadanDistance: 2,929 km (1,820 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 54 min
Departure: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Arrival: GDX (59.9109992980957, 150.72000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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