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LBD → HMA
Which side of the plane to sit from Khudzhand Airport (Khudzhand) to Khanty Mansiysk Airport (Khanty-Mansiysk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic perspective of the Tien Shan mountain ranges shortly after takeoff and the magnificent winding path of the Ob River during the approach into Khanty-Mansiysk.
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Tien Shan Foothills
Spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Alay and Tien Shan ranges are visible to the southeast after departure.
Saryarka Steppe
The UNESCO-listed Kazakh Uplands, featuring ancient granite massifs rising from the plains.
Lake Tengiz
A massive, shimmering salt lake in central Kazakhstan, known for its bird populations.
Tobolsk Panorama
Depending on the flight path, the historic city of Tobolsk and its Kremlin may be visible near the Tobol-Irtysh confluence.
Ob-Irtysh Confluence
The grand finale: the meeting of two of the world's longest rivers right before landing at HMA.
Sit on the right side for the most dramatic geographic features. Early morning flights offer the best lighting for the Tien Shan mountains. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing to photograph the massive river deltas and the 'Irtysh Gate' bridge near Khanty-Mansiysk.
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Kyzylkum Desert
View the vast, arid stretches of the Red Sand desert as you cross the border regions of Uzbekistan.
Syr Darya Basin
Intricate irrigation channels and agricultural patterns along the life-giving Syr Darya river.
Turgay Depression
A unique geological corridor between the Ural Mountains and the Kazakh Uplands.
Siberian Taiga
The landscape transforms into a dense carpet of coniferous forests as you enter Russian airspace.
Irtysh River Meanders
Complex oxbow lakes and silver loops of the Irtysh river reflecting the sky.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to witness the sunset over the Siberian horizon. It is also the better side for observing the gradual ecological transition from the Central Asian steppe to the northern taiga forest.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,315 km (1,438 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: LBD (40.21540069580078, 69.6947021484375)
Arrival: HMA (61.02849960327149, 69.08609771728516)
Route Type: International
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