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KSQ → LED
Which side of the plane to sit from Karshi Khanabad Airport (Khanabad) to Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the Aral Sea's environmental transformation and a superior perspective of the Gulf of Finland and Peterhof during the approach to St. Petersburg.
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Ustyurt Plateau
View the rugged canyons and dramatic white chalk cliffs of the Kazakh steppe shortly after crossing the border.
Aral Sea Basin
Witness the striking landscape of the western basin and the receding shoreline of this historically massive lake.
Volga River System
Cross over the winding channels of the Volga as it flows through the heart of European Russia.
Moscow Outskirts
Glimpse the sprawling suburban layout and dense forest belts surrounding the Russian capital region.
Peterhof & Gulf
On final approach, enjoy views of the 'Russian Versailles' and the blue expanse of the Gulf of Finland.
Sit on the left for the best photography of the Aral Sea's desertified landscape. During winter flights, the frozen surface of the northern rivers creates high-contrast geometric patterns visible from this side. For the St. Petersburg arrival, this side is preferred for seeing the Lakhta Center skyscraper.
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Kyzylkum Desert
See the vast, golden sandy expanses of one of Central Asia's largest deserts during the initial climb.
Ural Foothills
Look far to the east to see the distant, low-lying ridges marking the southern extent of the Ural Mountains.
Central Russian Plains
Observe the massive agricultural mosaic and patchwork fields that define the Russian heartland.
Boreal Forests
Watch the landscape transition from dry steppe into the dense, dark green taiga of Northern Russia.
Lake Ladoga
Admire the coast of Europe's largest lake, a massive freshwater body located just east of St. Petersburg.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm sunset glow over the Russian forests without direct glare. Keep an eye out for Lake Ladoga about 20 minutes before landing, as it often appears as an endless horizon of water to the east.
Book Hotels in St. PetersburgDistance: 3,408 km (2,118 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 1 min
Departure: KSQ (38.8335990906, 65.9215011597)
Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Route Type: International
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