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KBP → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Boryspil International Airport (Kiev) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Samara Bend on the Volga and the southern Ural peaks, followed by the winding Irtysh river.
Samara Bend
The sharpest turn of the Volga River carved into the scenic Zhiguli Mountains.
Ural Ridge
The dramatic transition from the Russian Plain to the Siberian Plateau over the southern range.
Chelyabinsk Region
Massive industrial clusters and the surrounding forest-steppe transition zone.
Irtysh Meanders
Intricate, snake-like patterns of the river and oxbow lakes in the Omsk region.
Ob River
Massive bridges and the Novosibirsk Hydroelectric Station visible on the final approach to OVB.
Keep your camera ready midway through the flight for the Ural crossing. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for the river meanders, while evening flights offer a spectacular sunset over the Ob River during descent.
Kazan Cityscape
A view of the white-stone Kremlin and the vast Kuybyshev Reservoir during the mid-flight segment.
Central Urals
Observe the geographical boundary between Europe and Asia through the ancient rolling ridges.
Siberian Lowlands
A mesmerizing carpet of deep green forest and swampy wetlands stretching toward the horizon.
Kama River
The massive tributary of the Volga, often appearing as a brilliant white ribbon in winter months.
This side is ideal for afternoon travel to avoid direct sun exposure while maintaining clear visibility. In winter, look for the 'white desert' effect over the frozen Siberian plains which is most vibrant under the soft northern light.
Distance: 3,446 km (2,141 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 3 min
Departure: KBP (50.34500122070313, 30.89469909667969)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: International
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