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IKT → MJZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk) to Mirny Airport (Mirnyj)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the initial climb over Lake Baikal's northern reaches and the dramatic crossing of the Lena River basin.
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Lake Baikal & Baikal Range
The northern tip of the world's deepest lake and the rugged, snow-dusted peaks of the Baikal Mountains.
Patom Highlands
Ancient, eroded mountain formations and deep valleys typical of the Irkutsk Oblast's northern wilderness.
Vitim & Lena Rivers
Spectacular views of the winding Vitim River and the massive Lena River system as the plane heads into Yakutia.
Mirny Mine Perimeter
A unique perspective of the kimberlite pipes and the industrial infrastructure of the world's diamond capital.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sun illuminating the Baikal Range. Look for the 'Patom Crater' if visibility is high, and keep your camera ready for the dramatic crossing of the Lena River's tributaries. Winter flights provide the best contrast for the deep mining pits against the white snow.
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Irkutsk City & Angara River
Aerial view of the 'Paris of Siberia' and the only river flowing out of Lake Baikal immediately after takeoff.
Central Siberian Plateau
Vast expanses of untouched larch and pine taiga stretching toward the horizon.
Mirny Diamond Mine
The colossal 'Mir' open-pit mine, one of the deepest man-made holes on Earth, visible during the final descent.
Sit on the left if you want the best view of the Irkutsk urban landscape during takeoff. On the approach to Mirny, watch for the scale of the open-pit mines which are often visible on the left-hand side during a northern approach.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,276 km (793 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Arrival: MJZ (62.53469848632813, 114.03900146484376)
Route Type: Domestic
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