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KBP → ALA
Which side of the plane to sit from Boryspil International Airport (Kiev) to Almaty Airport (Alma-ata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular approach into Almaty, featuring the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains and better views of the Aral Sea basin.
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Sea of Azov
Views of the world's shallowest sea and the narrow spits along the coastline.
Greater Caucasus
In the distance to the south, the massive snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus range may be visible.
Aral Sea Remnants
The hauntingly beautiful and stark landscape of the shrinking North Aral Sea and its desertified basin.
Kyzylkum Desert
The golden and reddish hues of the Central Asian desert dunes stretching toward the horizon.
Tian Shan Mountains
A majestic panorama of the 'Heavenly Mountains' as the aircraft maneuvers for landing in Almaty.
The descent into Almaty is the highlight; ensure your window is clear as the plane banks toward the mountains. During morning flights, the Aral Sea basin is beautifully illuminated. Try to sit behind the wing to get the full scale of the mountain range against the city skyline during the final approach.
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Ukrainian Steppe
Expansive views of the fertile black soil plains and agricultural grids of Eastern Ukraine.
Volga River Delta
The intricate network of the Volga River as it meets the northern Caspian Sea near Astrakhan.
Kazakh Steppe
The vast, seemingly endless grasslands of Western Kazakhstan characterized by remote settlements.
Lake Balkhash
On clear days, the distant turquoise waters of one of Asia's largest lakes can be spotted to the north.
Look out for the unique salt pans of the Caspian depression during the middle of the flight. The left side is generally better for avoiding direct glare during afternoon flights heading eastbound, providing more consistent lighting for photography of the landscape below.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 3,534 km (2,196 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 9 min
Departure: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Arrival: ALA (43.35210037231445, 77.04049682617188)
Route Type: International
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