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LED → SKD
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Samarkand Airport (Samarkand)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred for its dramatic crossing of the Caspian Sea coastline and the striking, lunar-like landscapes of the Ustyurt Plateau.
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Volga-Don Region
Views of the industrial and historical landscape near Volgograd and the lower Volga basin.
Caspian Sea Coast
The deep blues and turquoise shallows of the world's largest inland body of water.
Ustyurt Plateau
A surreal landscape of high, chalky cliffs and desolate, ancient seafloors.
Amu Darya Delta
The winding, silty waters of the ancient Oxus River as it flows toward the remnants of the Aral Sea.
Samarkand Oasis
A bird's-eye view of the historic city's blue domes and turquoise mosaics appearing amidst the greenery.
The Right Side is best for afternoon flights when the sun is behind the aircraft, illuminating the Caspian coastline and the Ustyurt cliffs. Keep your camera ready about mid-flight for the dramatic geological formations of the plateau, which are a highlight of the route.
Book Hotels in SamarkandVolga River Crossing
Aerial views of Russia's most iconic river as it winds through the Samara and Saratov regions.
Kazakh Steppe
A vast expanse of golden and green grasslands stretching to the horizon over Western Kazakhstan.
Kyzylkum Desert
The 'Red Sand' desert offers mesmerizing patterns of longitudinal dunes and arid plains.
Syr Darya River
One of Central Asia's longest rivers, visible as a life-giving vein cutting through the desert.
Zeravshan Range
Distant views of the snow-capped Pamir-Alay mountain spurs as you descend toward Samarkand.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side offers the best lighting for photographing the red sands of the Kyzylkum. During the descent, look for the contrast between the irrigation-fed green fields and the surrounding arid landscape.
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Get eSIMs for UzbekistanDistance: 3,383 km (2,102 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: SKD (39.70050048828125, 66.98380279541016)
Route Type: International
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