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LED → BHK
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Bukhara Airport (Bukhara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the transition from the lush landscapes of Northern Russia to the dramatic desert terrain of Uzbekistan, including a more scenic descent over Bukhara's historical center.
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St. Petersburg Imperial Estates
Immediately after takeoff from Pulkovo, view the geometric gardens and palaces of Pushkin and Pavlovsk to the south.
Volga River Basin
Cross the majestic Volga, Europe's longest river, typically visible near the Samara or Saratov reservoirs.
Kyzylkum Desert
Observe the mesmerizing 'Red Sand' desert with its distinct longitudinal dunes as the aircraft enters Uzbek airspace.
Bukhara Old City
During the final approach, the left side often captures the iconic blue domes and the towering Kalyan Minaret.
For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing clearer views of the ground without glare. During sunset flights, the Kyzylkum Desert dunes cast long shadows, revealing their intricate geological patterns. Watch for the sharp contrast between the green irrigated oases and the harsh desert as you approach the Bukhara region.
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Central Russian Uplands
A vast expanse of mixed forests and agricultural patchwork stretching across the Russian heartland.
Caspian Sea Coastline
Distant views of the northern Caspian Sea and the intricate delta where the Ural River meets the water near Atyrau.
Ustyurt Plateau Escarpments
Dramatic white limestone cliffs and chalk formations that define the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Desert Infrastructure
Follow the straight lines of the Trans-Caspian Railway and modern pipelines cutting through the barren steppe.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sun reflecting off the salt pans of the Ustyurt Plateau. If the flight path takes a more westerly track, you may get a much closer view of the Ural River. Keep your eyes peeled for isolated Soviet-era industrial outposts in the Kazakh wilderness.
Book Hotels in BukharaDistance: 3,251 km (2,020 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 49 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: BHK (39.775001525878906, 64.48329925537111)
Route Type: International
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