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KZN → AER
Which side of the plane to sit from Kazan International Airport (Kazan) to Sochi International Airport (Sochi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular panorama of the snow-capped Great Caucasus Range during the descent and a front-row seat to the Sochi Olympic Park upon landing.
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Kazan Kremlin
Immediately after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the historic white-walled citadel and the iconic Qol Sharif Mosque.
Volga-Kazanka Confluence
A stunning view of the vast meeting point of the Volga and Kazanka rivers framing the city landscape.
Caucasus Mountain Range
As the plane descends towards the coast, the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus dominate the horizon.
Sochi Olympic Park
During the final approach to Adler, you get a clear view of the Fisht Stadium and the Bolshoy Ice Dome.
Sochi Autodrom
The winding Formula 1 circuit is clearly visible nestled among the various Olympic venues.
For the most dramatic views of the mountains, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the Caucasus peaks from the east. Sit behind the wing to ensure your view of the Olympic Park isn't obstructed during the final turn toward the runway. In winter, the contrast between the snowy peaks and the green coast is particularly striking.
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Kuban Steppes
The vast, colorful patchwork of Russia's most fertile agricultural heartland stretching to the horizon.
Tsimlyansk Reservoir
Depending on the specific flight corridor, you may see the massive blue expanse of this reservoir on the Don River.
The Black Sea Horizon
As the plane banks for its final approach, enjoy the endless blue of the Black Sea meeting the sky.
Sochi Waterfront
Views of the coastal resorts and beaches stretching north toward Central Sochi and Dagomys.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Black Sea. While you miss the high peaks, you get a better sense of the scale of the coastline. Keep an eye out for the transition from the flat agricultural plains to the sudden rise of the coastal foothills just before the sea comes into view.
Book Hotels in SochiDistance: 1,507 km (936 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: KZN (55.606201171875, 49.278701782227)
Arrival: AER (43.449902, 39.9566)
Route Type: Domestic
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