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LBD → REN
Which side of the plane to sit from Khudzhand Airport (Khudzhand) to Orenburg Central Airport (Orenburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the starkly beautiful Kyzylkum Desert, the remote salt flats of the northern Aral basin, and the rugged Mugodzhar Hills as you transition from Central Asia to the Russian steppe.
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Khudzhand Departure
Aerial view of the ancient city on the Syr Darya river and the Kairakkum Reservoir immediately after takeoff.
Kyzylkum Desert
Expansive views of the 'Red Sand' desert with its characteristic longitudinal dunes and arid plateaus.
Aral Sea Basin
Distant views of the saline depressions and white salt crusts that mark the shrinking environmental landscape of the Aral region.
Mugodzhar Hills
The low, rocky ridges that serve as the southern-most continuation of the Ural Mountains into Kazakhstan.
Southern Ural Gateway
Approaching the Russian border where the landscape transitions from arid steppe to more structured agricultural plains.
Sit on the left for the best lighting during afternoon flights as the sun will be behind or above the plane. Look for the distinct color changes in the desert sands from deep orange to pale grey. In winter, this side provides a stark contrast between the desert floor and light snow dustings.
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Turkestan Range
Fading views of the high Pamir-Alay mountains to the southeast as the plane climbs and heads north.
Syr Darya River
Following the winding path of Central Asia's longest river as it snakes through the desert landscape.
Kazakh Steppe
The 'Great Belt' of endless grasslands that defines the heart of the Eurasian continent.
Orenburg Farmland
The geometric patchworks of Russian wheat fields and grain silos as you descend into Orenburg.
Ural River
The geographic boundary between Europe and Asia visible shortly before landing in REN.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the small, isolated Kazakh settlements (Auls) that appear as tiny dots in the vast steppe. During spring, this side reveals the sudden 'green-up' of the northern Kazakhstan plains.
Book Hotels in OrenburgDistance: 1,687 km (1,048 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: LBD (40.21540069580078, 69.6947021484375)
Arrival: REN (51.795799255371094, 55.45669937133789)
Route Type: International
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