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Which side of the plane to sit from Khudzhand Airport (Khudzhand) to Ufa International Airport (Ufa)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged foothills of the Tien Shan mountains shortly after takeoff and the ancient, forested peaks of the Southern Ural Mountains during the descent into Ufa.

Right Side Highlights
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Tien Shan Foothills

Rugged mountain ranges visible immediately after departure from Khudzhand, bordering the Fergana Valley.

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Shardarinskoye Reservoir

A massive turquoise body of water located on the border of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

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Southern Ural Mountains

The oldest mountain range in the world, appearing as rolling, heavily forested hills as you enter Bashkortostan.

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Magnitogorsk Region

A glimpse into the industrial heartland of the Urals with large-scale mining and metallurgical footprints visible from altitude.

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Bashkirian Forests

Dense, lush deciduous and coniferous forests that surround the city of Ufa, particularly beautiful in autumn.

Choose the right side for the most dramatic transition from the high-altitude mountains of Tajikistan to the ancient Urals. For evening flights, the sunset creates a dramatic silhouette against the Ural peaks. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes of the flight for the best views of the Belaya River near Ufa.

Left Side Highlights
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Syr Darya River

One of the longest rivers in Central Asia, winding through the arid landscapes of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

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Kyzylkum Desert

The vast 'Red Sand' desert of Central Asia, offering unique geological patterns and shifting dunes.

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Kazakh Steppe

An enormous expanse of open grassland that characterizes the majority of the mid-flight duration.

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Aktobe Outskirts

The industrial and urban landscape of Western Kazakhstan visible as the flight heads toward the Russian border.

Sit on the left for better lighting during morning flights, as the sun will be on the opposite side. This side is ideal for capturing the vast, minimalist textures of the Kazakh Steppe. Look for the glint of small salt lakes scattered throughout the desert regions during the first half of the trip.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,897 km (1,179 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min

Departure: LBD (40.21540069580078, 69.6947021484375)

Arrival: UFA (54.55749893188501, 55.874401092529)

Route Type: International

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