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LHR → ALA
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Almaty Airport (Alma-ata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude mountain ranges including the Caucasus and the magnificent Tian Shan peaks during the final approach into Almaty.
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London Landmarks
Iconic views of the Thames, Canary Wharf, and the City of London if departing towards the east.
Caucasus Mountains
Jagged, snow-capped peaks including Mount Elbrus, the highest point in Europe, visible while crossing the Black Sea region.
Southern Caspian Sea
Deep blue waters contrasting with the arid coastlines of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
Tian Shan Range
The 'Celestial Mountains' provide a breathtaking backdrop of 4,000m+ peaks during the descent into Almaty.
Almaty Cityscape
The greenest city in Central Asia nestled right against the base of the massive Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.
The right side is essential for the arrival into Almaty. Most flights arrive in the morning; the sun will be rising ahead and to the south, illuminating the Tian Shan mountains on the right beautifully. Ensure your window is clean for the Caucasus crossing, which is often the most dramatic mid-flight scenery.
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North Sea Coastline
Clear views of the intricate Dutch coastline and the Frisian Islands shortly after departure.
Northern European Plains
A patchwork of perfectly geometric farmlands across Northern Germany and Poland.
Volga River Delta
The massive, branching drainage patterns where Europe's longest river meets the Caspian Sea.
Ustyurt Plateau
Eerie, lunar-like desert landscapes and chalk escarpments in Western Kazakhstan.
Steppe Horizon
An endless, unobstructed view of the Kazakh Steppe, particularly vibrant during the 'golden hour'.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during eastbound daytime flights and to see the vastness of the Kazakh plains. If the flight path takes a northern trajectory, you may catch a glimpse of the shrinking Aral Sea or Lake Balkhash in the distance to the north.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 5,624 km (3,495 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 37 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: ALA (43.35210037231445, 77.04049682617188)
Route Type: International
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