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KJA → LBD
Which side of the plane to sit from Yemelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk) to Khudzhand Airport (Khudzhand)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Siberian Taiga to the massive Lake Balkhash and the snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan range.
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Siberian Taiga
Dense, endless coniferous forests stretching south from Krasnoyarsk near the Yenisei River basin.
Sayan Mountains
Visible in the distance to the southeast, these rugged peaks mark the edge of the Siberian wilderness.
Lake Balkhash
The massive crescent-shaped lake in Kazakhstan, famous for its unique mix of fresh and saline water.
Tian Shan Foothills
Dramatic snow-capped mountain ranges that begin to rise as you cross from Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Fergana Valley
The lush, agriculturally rich basin surrounded by high mountain ranges as you descend into Khudzhand.
Choose a window seat on the left for the best views of Lake Balkhash. For daytime flights, the sun will be behind you or overhead, providing excellent clarity for photographing the contrast between the turquoise lake waters and the arid Kazakh landscape. During winter, the frozen patterns on the lake and the snow-blanketed Tian Shan are spectacular.
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Krasnoyarsk Cityscape
A bird's-eye view of the city and its industrial centers shortly after takeoff from Yemelyanovo.
Kazakh Steppe
The vast, flat expanse of the Great Steppe, showing unique geological patterns and remote settlements.
Betpak-Dala Desert
Also known as the Hungry Steppe, offering a stark, reddish-brown desert landscape in central Kazakhstan.
Syr Darya River
One of the longest rivers in Central Asia, winding through the desert towards the Aral Sea basin.
The right side is ideal for capturing the vastness of the Central Asian desert. If flying in the late afternoon or evening, you will have front-row seats to the sunset over the steppe. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric patterns of salt flats and seasonal riverbeds in the Betpak-Dala region.
Book Hotels in KhudzhandDistance: 2,428 km (1,509 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)
Arrival: LBD (40.21540069580078, 69.6947021484375)
Route Type: International
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