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KUF → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Kurumoch International Airport (Samara) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic transition from the Volga basin to the central Ural ridges, offering better visibility of the deep taiga and the winding Belaya River system.
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Volga-Samara Bend
Dramatic aerial views of the massive Volga River loop and the Zhiguli Mountains immediately after takeoff from KUF.
Ufa Cityscape
The capital of Bashkortostan is often visible mid-flight, situated at the confluence of the Belaya and Ufa rivers.
Middle Ural Ridges
Dense, ancient mountain ranges covered in dark coniferous forests as the flight approaches the Sverdlovsk region.
Bashkirian Taiga
Vast, untouched stretches of northern forest and intricate river networks spanning the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Yekaterinburg Skyline
A clear view of the 'Vysotsky' skyscraper and the Iset River during the final descent into SVX.
Sit on the left (Port side) for the best views of the Ural mountain spine. For morning flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun. Watch for the 'Shikhany' limestone hills if the pilot takes a slightly more northerly route. The descent into Yekaterinburg often features a banking turn that provides a panoramic view of the city's growing skyline.
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Orenburg Steppes
The landscape shifts from lush river valleys to the golden agricultural patterns of the southern Russian plains.
Southern Ural Foothills
The older, more weathered peaks of the Southern Urals, characterized by unique geological folds and rocky outcrops.
Magnitogorsk Horizon
On very clear days, the distant industrial plumes of the southern metallurgical hubs can be spotted on the horizon.
Sakmara River
Meandering blue veins cutting through the semi-arid landscape near the border of Europe and Asia.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the golden hour light reflecting off the mountain peaks. It offers a better perspective of the transition from steppe to mountain. However, be aware that midday flights will face significant sun glare on this side. Keep an eye out for large-scale open-pit mines which are common in this mineral-rich region.
Book Hotels in YekaterinburgDistance: 765 km (475 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: KUF (53.504901885986, 50.16429901123)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: Domestic
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