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LED → YKS
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Yakutsk Airport (Yakutsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior perspective of the mighty Lena River during the final approach and offers better views of the Southern Ural transition and the vast West Siberian oil fields.
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St. Petersburg Panorama
Depending on the runway, you may see the Neva River and the Peter and Paul Fortress upon climb-out.
Southern Ural Foothills
The dramatic rising terrain as the plane crosses into Asia near the industrial heart of the Urals.
West Siberian Plain
Views of the massive swampy lowlands and distant flares from the region's famous oil and gas fields.
The Lena River
One of the world's longest rivers, featuring a massive, braided channel that dominates the landscape near Yakutsk.
Permafrost Landscapes
Unique polygonal ground patterns and thermokarst lakes caused by the freezing and thawing of the soil.
Yakutsk Arrival
A clear view of the city's unique architecture designed to withstand extreme cold and permafrost shifting.
The Lena River is the star of this route; sit on the right for the best view of its wide floodplains about 30 minutes before landing. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for most of the eastbound flight, so keep your window shade partially down to avoid glare while monitoring the landscape.
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Lake Ladoga
Europe's largest lake visible shortly after departing St. Petersburg, often featuring ice patterns in winter.
Northern Ural Mountains
The ancient geological border between Europe and Asia, featuring rugged, snow-dusted peaks.
Ob River Delta
A complex network of northern waterways and wetlands winding through the Siberian tundra.
Central Siberian Plateau
An endless expanse of pristine taiga forest and deep river canyons untouched by urbanization.
Aurora Borealis
On winter night flights, this side offers the best chance to spot the Northern Lights dancing over the Arctic circle.
Choose this side if you are flying at night during the winter months for a high probability of seeing the Aurora. For daytime flights, keep your camera ready about 2 hours in to catch the transition over the Ural Mountains. Use a polarizing filter to cut through the haze of the Siberian marshes.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 4,842 km (3,009 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 42 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: YKS (62.093299865722656, 129.77099609375)
Route Type: Domestic
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