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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the vast Black Sea coastline during the final descent into Sochi.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Yenisei River

A stunning view of one of the world's longest river systems immediately after takeoff from Krasnoyarsk.

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Southern Urals

Crossing the ancient and weathered ridges that separate Asia from Europe mid-flight.

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Volgograd

Potential views of the historic city on the Volga and the massive Motherland Calls monument from high altitude.

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Greater Caucasus

Breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, including Mount Elbrus on clear days, during the descent.

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Black Sea Coast

A beautiful panorama of the coastline as the plane makes its final turn over the water toward Adler.

Book a window seat on the left for a morning flight to see the Caucasus range perfectly illuminated by the sun. Watch closely about 40 minutes before landing for the first glimpse of high-altitude peaks. This side is superior for the dramatic 'mountain-to-sea' transition that Sochi is famous for.

Right Side Highlights
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Siberian Taiga

An endless green carpet of dense forest stretching across the West Siberian Plain.

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Middle Urals

Views of the northern industrial heartland and the rolling hills of the Ural range.

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Don River

The winding blue ribbon of the Don as it flows through the fertile agricultural lands of Southern Russia.

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Olympic Park

Clear views of the Fisht Stadium and the Sochi Autodrom circuit during the final approach.

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Sochi Cityscape

A perspective of the urban sprawl and resort hotels nestled between the mountains and the sea.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. It provides the best view of the Sochi Olympic Park and the coastal infrastructure just before touchdown. Look for the contrast between the industrial Siberian landscape and the lush, sub-tropical vegetation of the Krasnodar Krai.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,914 km (2,432 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 36 min

Departure: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)

Arrival: AER (43.449902, 39.9566)

Route Type: Domestic

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