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KHV → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Khabarovsk-Novy Airport (Khabarovsk) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the southern tip of Lake Baikal and the dramatic peaks of the Sayan Mountains as you traverse Siberia.
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Lake Baikal (South)
The world's deepest lake appears as a vast blue expanse, often featuring ice patterns in winter and spring.
Sayan Mountains
Spectacular views of snow-capped ridges and deep valleys of the Eastern Sayan range.
Amur River
Extensive views of the winding Amur River and its floodplains immediately after takeoff from Khabarovsk.
Kuzbass Basin
The industrial heartland of Russia, showing the sprawling mining and urban landscape of the Kemerovo region.
Selenga River Delta
The intricate, fan-like patterns where the Selenga River feeds into the eastern shores of Baikal.
Sit on the left for the best views of Lake Baikal, usually visible about 2 hours into the flight. On westward afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so expect some glare; early morning or night flights are better for seeing city lights like Ulan-Ude and Irkutsk.
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Endless Taiga
A breathtaking perspective of the 'lungs of the world,' the vast and uninhabited Siberian boreal forest.
Yenisey River
Crossing one of the world's most powerful rivers near the city of Krasnoyarsk.
Angara River
Follow the path of the only river that flows out of Lake Baikal as it winds through the northern wilderness.
Krasnoyarsk Cityscape
A great view of the urban sprawl and the surrounding limestone cliffs of the Stolby Nature Reserve.
Trans-Siberian Glimpses
Occasional sightings of the legendary railway tracks cutting through the dense forest.
The right side is ideal for avoiding the harsh sun on westbound afternoon flights. It offers better views of the Yenisey River crossing and the vast, northern Siberian landscape. Keep your camera ready as you approach Novosibirsk to see the Ob River and the Novosibirsk Reservoir (Ob Sea).
Book Hotels in NovosibirskDistance: 3,597 km (2,235 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 14 min
Departure: KHV (48.52799987793, 135.18800354004)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: Domestic
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