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LED → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the premier view of Lake Ladoga shortly after takeoff and avoids the direct southern sun glare during this eastbound journey across the Russian heartland.
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Lake Ladoga
Europe's largest lake appears shortly after departure from St. Petersburg, showcasing its vast, deep blue expanse.
Middle Ural Mountains
The ancient mountain range defining the border between Europe and Asia, visible as forested ridges and peaks.
Vast Siberian Taiga
Endless stretches of dense coniferous forest and mysterious peat bogs characteristic of the West Siberian Plain.
Ob River Curves
As the flight nears Novosibirsk, the massive Ob River snakes through the landscape with complex oxbow lakes.
Novosibirsk Cityscape
On the final approach, the sprawling industrial and scientific hub of Siberia comes into view against the horizon.
Choose the left side (Seats A/B/C) for the best views of Lake Ladoga within the first 20 minutes of flight. Since this is an eastbound route, the left side faces north, providing soft, consistent lighting and avoiding the harsh glare of the sun which typically sits on the right (south) side of the cabin during the day.
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St. Petersburg Hub
Depending on departure patterns, views of the Neva River and the southern outskirts of the imperial capital.
Ural Industrial Zones
The distant lights or silhouettes of major industrial cities like Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk to the south.
Trans-Siberian Steppe
Transition zones where the heavy forests give way to the agricultural patches of the southern Siberian plains.
The Siberian Sea
The massive Novosibirsk Reservoir (Ob Sea) is often visible on the right during the southern approach to Tolmachevo.
The right side is excellent for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon. However, during midday flights, be prepared to close the window shade due to direct sunlight. During the descent into OVB, the right side provides the best perspective of the 'Ob Sea' reservoir, a popular local landmark.
Book Hotels in NovosibirskDistance: 3,098 km (1,925 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: Domestic
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