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LBD → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Khudzhand Airport (Khudzhand) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic transition from the jagged spurs of the Tian Shan mountains near the start to the ancient, weathered ridges of the Southern Ural Mountains during the final approach.
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Tian Shan Foothills
Immediately after departure, witness the rugged Kurama and Chatkal ranges that border the Fergana Valley.
Betpak-Dala Steppe
The 'Hunger Steppe' of central Kazakhstan offers a mesmerizing, desolate beauty with vast, treeless horizons.
Southern Ural Mountains
About 40-50 minutes before landing, the flat plains give way to the forested, rolling peaks of the world's oldest mountain range.
Yekaterinburg Skyline
On the final descent into SVX, the 'Window to Asia' reveals its high-rise buildings and the Iset River industrial zones.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. The highlight is the transition from the golden Kazakh plains to the dark green forests of the Urals; watch for the change in terrain approximately 200km south of Yekaterinburg.
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Syr Darya River
Visible shortly after takeoff, this vital waterway snakes through the arid landscape of northern Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Kyzylkum Desert
A vast expanse of reddish-gold sands and dry basins stretches toward the western horizon as you cross into Kazakhstan.
Aral Sea Basin
On clear days, the distant western horizon reveals the stark, salt-crusted remnants of the shrinking Aral Sea region.
Chelyabinsk Outskirts
As the flight nears Russia, the industrial sprawl and surrounding lakes of the Chelyabinsk region appear to the west.
Choose the left side for sunset views if flying in the evening, as the sun dips over the Kazakh steppe. Keep an eye out for the shimmering salt flats that dot the Turgay Depression during mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,947 km (1,210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: LBD (40.21540069580078, 69.6947021484375)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: International
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