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KUF â GOJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Kurumoch International Airport (Samara) to Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (Nizhniy Novgorod)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the massive Volga River reservoirs, the industrial landscape of Togliatti, and the scenic Zhiguli Mountains.
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Zhiguli Mountains
Stunning limestone cliffs and forested peaks rising sharply from the Volga's right bank.
Togliatti & Dam
Views of the massive Zhiguli Hydroelectric Station and the industrial grid of Togliatti.
Kuybyshev Reservoir
The 'Samara Sea,' one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world by surface area.
President's Bridge
A massive truss bridge spanning the Volga at Ulyanovsk, one of the longest in Russia.
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
The historic red-brick fortress and the city's historic center visible just before touchdown.
The right side is the 'river side' for most of the flight. For the most dramatic views, book an evening flight to see the sunset reflecting off the vast expanses of the Volga reservoirs. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the Zhiguli Mountains.
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Samara Skyline
Excellent views of the Samara city center and the long Volga embankment during initial climb.
Samarskaya Luka
The famous 180-degree bend of the Volga River, a unique geological formation.
Forest-Steppe Mosaic
A beautiful patchwork of dense woodlands and agricultural fields characteristic of Central Russia.
Oka River Confluence
Visible on final approach, marking the southern boundary of Nizhny Novgorod.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and enjoy clear views of the Samara Bend. It is also the best side to see the southern residential districts of Nizhny Novgorod during the landing sequence.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 508 km (316 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: KUF (53.504901885986, 50.16429901123)
Arrival: GOJ (56.23009872436499, 43.784000396729)
Route Type: Domestic
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