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IKT → KCK
Which side of the plane to sit from Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk) to Kirensk Airport (Kirensk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular, unobstructed views of the northern portion of Lake Baikal and the dramatic Baikal Mountain Range throughout the first half of the flight.
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Lake Baikal
The world's deepest lake is clearly visible to the east, appearing as a massive, deep blue inland sea.
Baikal Mountain Range
Rugged, often snow-capped peaks rising sharply from the lake's western shoreline.
Lena River Meanders
As the flight approaches Kirensk, the mighty Lena River appears with complex oxbow lakes and silver curves.
Kirenga Confluence
Excellent views of the Kirenga River merging with the Lena near the final approach to the airport.
The right side is essential for seeing Baikal. On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so have your window shade ready; afternoon flights provide the best lighting for photography without glare. Look for the 'ice-break' patterns on the lake if flying in late spring or early summer. Kirensk itself is situated on an island-like peninsula, best seen from the right during the final descent turn.
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Irkutsk Cityscape
Aerial views of the historic 'Paris of Siberia' and its wooden architecture shortly after takeoff.
Angara River Valley
Follow the path of the only river that flows out of Lake Baikal as it snakes through the hills.
Endless Taiga
Vast, unbroken stretches of the Siberian larch and pine forests extending to the western horizon.
Siberian Hinterlands
Spot remote logging outposts and small rural settlements accessible only by river or air.
Sit on the left if you are interested in the industrial geography of the region. Morning flights offer softer light for photographing the dense forest textures. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from urban Irkutsk to total wilderness within minutes.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 655 km (407 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Arrival: KCK (57.773, 108.064)
Route Type: Domestic
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