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MCX → KRR
Which side of the plane to sit from Uytash Airport (Makhachkala) to Krasnodar Pashkovsky International Airport (Krasnodar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular and continuous panorama of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, featuring snow-capped peaks and the majestic Mount Elbrus throughout the journey.
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Caspian Shoreline
Striking views of the Makhachkala coastline and the deep blue Caspian Sea immediately after takeoff.
Greater Caucasus Range
A constant horizon of jagged, snow-covered peaks stretching across the southern border.
Mount Elbrus
The highest peak in Europe is visible as a massive, double-headed white dome in the distance mid-flight.
Pyatigorye Laccoliths
Unique, isolated mountains like Beshtau and Mashuk rising abruptly from the surrounding plains near Mineralnye Vody.
Kuban River Valley
The fertile green heart of the Krasnodar Krai as the plane descends into the Kuban region.
The left side is the clear winner for mountain lovers. For the best visibility of the Caucasus peaks and Mount Elbrus, book a morning flight when the air is clearest and the sun illuminates the northern slopes. Ensure a window seat away from the wing to capture the full vertical scale of the mountains. During winter, the entire range is draped in white, making for incredible photography.
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Makhachkala Port
Aerial perspective of the city's industrial port and the urban sprawl of the Dagestani capital.
Nogai Steppe
The vast, flat semi-desert landscapes of northern Dagestan and the Chechen Republic.
Stavropol Uplands
Gently rolling hills and the structured agricultural patterns of the Stavropol plateau.
Krasnodar Reservoir
A massive man-made lake, often called the 'Kuban Sea,' visible on the final approach into KRR.
The right side offers a quieter view of the vast Russian steppes and agricultural heartlands. This side is preferable for sunset flights heading west, as you will avoid the direct glare of the sun reflecting off the southern mountain snow. It also provides an excellent view of the Krasnodar Reservoir just minutes before touchdown.
Book Hotels in KrasnodarDistance: 722 km (449 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: MCX (42.81679916381836, 47.65230178833008)
Arrival: KRR (45.034698486328, 39.170501708984)
Route Type: Domestic
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