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KYZ → IKT
Which side of the plane to sit from Kyzyl Airport (Kyzyl) to Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular view of the rugged Eastern Sayan Mountains and a direct, breathtaking approach toward the southern tip of Lake Baikal and the Angara River source.
Maly Yenisei Valley
Dramatic views of the Ka-Khem river valley carving through the mountainous terrain near Kyzyl.
Tunkinsky Goltsy
Pass by the high, snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Sayan range, often called the 'Siberian Alps'.
Lake Baikal
As the plane descends into Irkutsk, you get a premier view of the world's deepest lake near Listvyanka.
Irkutsk Hydroelectric Power Station
Look for the massive dam on the Angara River as the aircraft aligns for its final approach.
The right side is essential for the iconic Lake Baikal view. Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the water. In winter, the frozen surface of Baikal creates stunning patterns visible from high altitude.
Western Sayan Range
View the sharp, jagged ridges of the Western Sayan mountains shortly after takeoff from Kyzyl.
Siberian Taiga
Endless expanses of pristine, dense coniferous forests stretching toward the horizon.
Angara River
Visible as you approach Irkutsk, winding through the Siberian landscape toward the north.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the deep shadows highlighting the mountain topography of the Tuva region.
Distance: 687 km (427 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: KYZ (51.66939926147461, 94.40059661865234)
Arrival: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Route Type: Domestic
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