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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior coastal experience starting with the Caspian Sea and concluding with a stunning approach over Lake Ladoga and the Neva River delta near St. Petersburg.

Right Side Highlights
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Caspian Sea Coastline

Stunning views of the world's largest inland body of water immediately following departure.

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Makhachkala

The capital of Dagestan visible along the narrow coastal strip between the mountains and the sea.

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Volga River Bend

The massive scale of the Volga River and the Volgograd Reservoir as the flight path crosses the Russian plains.

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Lake Ladoga

Europe's largest lake, offering breathtaking views of deep blue water and forested islands during the descent.

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St. Petersburg Approach

A scenic entry into Pulkovo often featuring the Neva River and the sprawling suburbs of the 'Venice of the North'.

The right side is essential for the arrival phase; most flight paths into LED bank over Lake Ladoga, providing a spectacular vista. During summer 'White Nights,' visibility remains high even on late-evening flights. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the Caspian shoreline.

Left Side Highlights
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Talysh Mountains

Lush, green mountain ranges visible immediately after takeoff from Lankaran, marking the border with Iran.

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Greater Caucasus Range

Majestic views of the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains to the west as the plane heads north.

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Central Russian Upland

Rolling hills and vast agricultural mosaics of the Voronezh and Lipetsk regions.

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Moscow Western Outskirts

Distant views of the Russian capital's skyline and the dense forests of the Moscow Oblast.

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Lake Ilmen

A large, shallow lake near Veliky Novgorod, surrounded by ancient historical landscapes.

Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Caucasus peaks. This side is ideal for spotting the transition from the subtropical greenery of Azerbaijan to the dense taiga of Northern Russia. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the haze over the Central Russian Upland.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,680 km (1,665 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 34 min

Departure: LLK (38.7463989258, 48.818000793500005)

Arrival: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)

Route Type: International

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