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8.4

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Samara Bend

The sharpest turn of the Volga River carved into the scenic Zhiguli Mountains.

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Ural Ridge

The dramatic transition from the Russian Plain to the Siberian Plateau over the southern range.

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Chelyabinsk Region

Massive industrial clusters and the surrounding forest-steppe transition zone.

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Irtysh Meanders

Intricate, snake-like patterns of the river and oxbow lakes in the Omsk region.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Kazan Cityscape

A view of the white-stone Kremlin and the vast Kuybyshev Reservoir during the mid-flight segment.

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Central Urals

Observe the geographical boundary between Europe and Asia through the ancient rolling ridges.

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Siberian Lowlands

A mesmerizing carpet of deep green forest and swampy wetlands stretching toward the horizon.

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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.

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Route Information

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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