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KJA → NSK
Which side of the plane to sit from Yemelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk) to Norilsk-Alykel Airport (Norilsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the Central Siberian Plateau and the magnificent Putorana Plateau as you descend into Norilsk.
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Putorana Plateau
Breathtaking views of the UNESCO-listed basalt plateau featuring flat-topped mountains and deep canyons.
Central Siberian Plateau
Observe the ancient, rugged highland terrain that dominates the center of the Russian Federation.
Arctic Tundra Transition
Watch the landscape shift from green forest to the stark, multi-colored mosses and permafrost of the high Arctic.
Kureyka Reservoir
View the massive industrial reservoir surrounded by wild, mountainous terrain and untouched wilderness.
The right side is essential for seeing the Putorana Plateau, which is the highlight of this route. Choose morning flights for the best lighting on the mountain faces. Note that during winter (December-January), this route is in near-total darkness due to the Polar Night, so book summer flights for the Midnight Sun experience.
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Yenisei River Meanders
Follow the winding path of one of the world's longest rivers as it flows northward toward the Arctic Ocean.
Vast Siberian Taiga
Dense, endless stretches of dark coniferous forest typical of the West Siberian Plain's eastern edge.
Remote Settlements
Spot isolated outposts and logging camps that are accessible only by air or river during the brief summer.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Yenisei River. This side provides a better perspective of the transition from dense forest to sparse tundra, especially visible in the late summer months when the snow has melted.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,483 km (921 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)
Arrival: NSK (69.31109619140625, 87.33219909667969)
Route Type: Domestic
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