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Which side of the plane to sit from Khabarovsk-Novy Airport (Khabarovsk) to Ugolny Airport (Anadyr)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Sea of Okhotsk coastline, potential sightings of the Shantar Islands, and a better perspective of the rugged Kolyma mountain ranges during the transit to Chukotka.

Right Side Highlights
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Khabarovsk Skyline

A full view of the city and the iconic bridge featured on the 5000-ruble note.

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Shantar Archipelago

If the flight path is coastal, look for these remote and wild islands in the Sea of Okhotsk.

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Shelikhov Gulf

Expansive views of the northernmost waters of the Sea of Okhotsk near Magadan.

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Kolyma Mountains

Sharp, snow-capped peaks rising from the coastline of the Magadan region.

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Anadyr Estuary

The final descent over the dramatic mouth of the Anadyr River where it meets the Bering Sea.

Sit on the right side for the best coastal photography. During winter and early spring, look for massive ice floes and pressure ridges in the Sea of Okhotsk. Morning flights offer the best illumination for the rugged mountain ranges on this side.

Left Side Highlights
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Amur River Confluence

Aerial view of the massive Amur and Ussuri rivers merging near Khabarovsk.

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Dusse-Alin Range

Stunning ridges of the central Khabarovsk Krai wilderness.

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Kolyma River Basin

Vast, desolate stretches of the Kolyma wilderness and frozen river valleys.

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Chukotka Tundra

The unique permafrost patterns and braided streams of the far northern interior.

The left side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. It offers a superior view of the inland Kolyma plateau and the remote mountain ranges of the Russian Far East interior.

Top Activities in Anadyr
Route Information

Distance: 3,074 km (1,910 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 37 min

Departure: KHV (48.52799987793, 135.18800354004)

Arrival: DYR (64.734902, 177.740997)

Route Type: Domestic

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