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KJA → GYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Yemelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for the approach into Baku, offering sweeping views of the Caspian Sea's turquoise waters and the dramatic urban layout of the Absheron Peninsula.
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Yenisei River
Witness the power of Siberia's great river immediately after departure from Krasnoyarsk.
Kazakh Steppe
Observe the vast, undulating plains of Central Asia with unique salt pans and seasonal colors.
Baku Oil Fields
Spot the historic and modern oil extraction infrastructure dotting the landscape near the coast.
Caspian Sea Shoreline
Enjoy prime views of the Baku bay and the Flame Towers during the final approach phase.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun and glare. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the arid land and the deep blue Caspian Sea. Seasonal tip: In winter, the frozen northern Caspian provides surreal white patterns from above.
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West Siberian Plain
A bird's eye view of the world's largest low-lying plain, characterized by bogs and taiga.
Southern Urals
The ancient ridges of the Ural Mountains appear as the flight transitions from Asia to the European border.
Volga Delta
See the massive network of channels where Europe's longest river empties into the Caspian Sea.
Greater Caucasus
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus range are visible to the far west during descent.
The right side is excellent for morning flights as the sun remains behind the plane, providing perfect lighting for the Siberian landscape. Watch for the dramatic transition from green forests to arid Kazakh semi-deserts. Look specifically for ship traffic in the Volga-Caspian canal near Astrakhan.
Book Hotels in BakuDistance: 3,515 km (2,184 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 8 min
Departure: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)
Arrival: GYD (40.46749877929688, 50.04669952392578)
Route Type: International
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