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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the untamed Siberian wilderness, featuring the rugged Bureysky and Stanovoy mountain ranges and the deep, untouched taiga forests of the Russian Far East.

Right Side Highlights
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Bureysky Range

Aerial views of the ancient, weathered peaks and deep valleys of the Khabarovsk Krai mountains.

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Vast Siberian Taiga

Uninterrupted stretches of dense larch and pine forests that characterize the remote interior of Eastern Russia.

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Zeya Reservoir

Look north to spot the glint of one of the largest man-made water bodies in the Russian Far East.

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Yablonovyy Mountains

Rugged ridges that form the continental divide between the Arctic and Pacific drainage basins near Chita.

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Selenga River Approach

Stunning views of the braided river channels as the flight descends into the mountainous Ulan-Ude basin.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun when flying westward. Pay close attention during the final 30 minutes of the flight for spectacular views of the Selenga River's unique geological formations and the surrounding Buryat highlands.

Left Side Highlights
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Amur River Confluence

Witness the massive scale of the Amur River shortly after departure from Khabarovsk, marking the border with China.

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Blagoveshchensk & Heihe

On clear days, see the unique twin cities separated only by the river on the Russian-Chinese border.

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Trans-Siberian Railway

Trace segments of the legendary iron artery as it winds through the southern Zabaykalsky Krai valleys.

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Argun River Plains

Observe the intricate meanders and fertile floodplains where the Argun river defines the international boundary.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Amur River system. It is also the better side for spotting the distinct geopolitical boundary lines and the agricultural landscapes of the Amur basin.

Top Activities in Ulan-ude
Route Information

Distance: 1,997 km (1,241 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 40 min

Departure: KHV (48.52799987793, 135.18800354004)

Arrival: UUD (51.80780029296875, 107.43800354003906)

Route Type: Domestic

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