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KRR → NUX
Which side of the plane to sit from Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport (Krasnodar) to Novy Urengoy Airport (Novy Urengoy)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a clearer view of the Volga River's majestic bends and the more prominent ridges of the Ural Mountains during the crossing into Siberia.
Kuban Agricultural Basin
Geometric patterns of the fertile southern Russian farmlands immediately after departure.
Volga River & Samara Bend
Stunning views of the largest river in Europe as it curves through the Zhiguli Mountains.
Middle Ural Ridge
The dramatic crossing of the ancient mountains that separate Europe and Asia.
Siberian Taiga
A massive expanse of dark coniferous forests stretching to the horizon.
Ob River Tributaries
The intricate water networks and marshlands characteristic of the West Siberian Plain.
Watch for the transition from the flat agricultural plains of the Kuban to the rolling hills of the Urals approximately two hours into the flight. For the Ob River meanders, have your camera ready during the final 45 minutes of the journey.
Volgograd Distant View
Distant glimpses of the southern industrial reaches along the lower Volga.
Gas Extraction Infrastructure
Visual evidence of the massive scale of the Russian energy industry as you enter Siberia.
Subarctic Tundra
The vast, treeless frozen plains visible as you approach the Arctic Circle.
Yamal Gas Flares
Bright spots of industrial activity that light up the northern landscape.
The right side is particularly spectacular during night flights when the gas flares of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug illuminate the horizon. In winter, this side offers a stark, beautiful view of the sun setting low over the snowy Siberian plains.
Distance: 3,225 km (2,004 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: KRR (45.034698486328, 39.170501708984)
Arrival: NUX (66.06939697265625, 76.52030181884766)
Route Type: Domestic
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