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LED → KSQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Karshi Khanabad Airport (Khanabad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the urban sprawl of St. Petersburg upon departure, the dramatic sweep of the Volga River near Saratov, and the mesmerizing transition from the Russian steppe into the vibrant orange dunes of the Kyzylkum Desert.
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St. Petersburg Skyline
A stunning overview of the Neva River delta and the historic city center immediately after takeoff from Pulkovo.
Volga River Bend
Excellent views of the massive Volga River near Saratov, showing the scale of Russia's most iconic waterway.
Kyzylkum Desert
Vast expanses of red-tinted sand dunes and arid plains as the flight enters Uzbek airspace.
Qashqadaryo Oasis
The sudden transition from desert to green agricultural patches as the plane descends into the Karshi region.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the dramatic color change from the green of Central Russia to the stark oranges of the Kyzylkum Desert approximately 2.5 hours into the flight. If arriving at night, the left side offers a better view of the lights of Samarkand in the distance.
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Northwestern Forests
Dense boreal forests and marshlands characteristic of the Leningrad and Tver regions during the initial climb.
Caspian Sea Horizon
On clear days, the distant blue shimmer of the Caspian Sea may be visible to the far west during the mid-flight phase.
Ustyurt Plateau Edge
The rugged, prehistoric-looking escarpments and dry salt pans of the western Uzbekistan border region.
Amu Darya Ribbon
The lifegiving Amu Darya river appearing as a winding green stripe through the surrounding desert landscape.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the desert horizons. Keep an eye out for the Ustyurt Plateau's unique geological formations which are more prominent on this side. During the final approach, the right side often catches the geometric patterns of the local irrigation canals near Khanabad.
Book Hotels in KhanabadDistance: 3,408 km (2,118 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 1 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: KSQ (38.8335990906, 65.9215011597)
Route Type: International
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