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IKT → UUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk) to Ulan-Ude Airport (Mukhino) (Ulan-ude)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a magnificent view of the southern tip of Lake Baikal, the historic railway tracks, and the ecologically rich Selenga River Delta before landing.
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Circum-Baikal Railway
A historic engineering marvel with tunnels and bridges clinging to the southern cliffs of the lake.
Khamar-Daban Range
Dramatic, densely forested mountain peaks rising sharply from the lake's southern edge.
Selenga Delta
A massive, bird-shaped wetland delta where the Selenga River meets Baikal, best seen during descent.
Slyudyanka Shoreline
View the southern industrial and transit towns where the Trans-Siberian Railway hugs the coast.
Focus on the window during the middle third of the flight to see the Selenga Delta, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This side is also best for seeing the rugged Khamar-Daban mountains during the descent into Ulan-Ude. Aim for a sunset flight to see the delta wetlands lit in orange and gold.
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Angara River Source
The point where the Angara River leaves Lake Baikal, visible shortly after takeoff from Irkutsk.
Listvyanka Village
The main tourist hub of the lake, nestled between the mountains and the water shoreline.
Baikal Horizon
The seemingly endless expanse of the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake stretching north.
Baikal Range
Distant snow-capped peaks to the north that frame the lake's horizon during clear weather.
The left side provides the classic infinite sea view of Lake Baikal. In winter, this is the best side to spot the famous deep-blue ice cracks near the Primorsky Range. Early morning flights provide the best atmospheric clarity before midday haze sets in over the water.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 215 km (134 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Arrival: UUD (51.80780029296875, 107.43800354003906)
Route Type: Domestic
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