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MQJ → YKS
Which side of the plane to sit from Moma Airport (Honuu) to Yakutsk Airport (Yakutsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the most rugged sections of the Chersky Range, including the Ulakhan-Chistay massif, and provides a stunning perspective of the Lena River as you approach Yakutsk from the northeast.
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Chersky Mountain Range
Spectacular views of jagged, snow-capped peaks that form one of Russia's most remote and dramatic mountain systems.
Moma Natural Park
Look for the unique volcanic landscapes and the Balagan-Tas cinder cone located south of the flight path.
Indigirka River Sinuous Bends
Watch the powerful Indigirka River carve deep valleys through the mountain foothills shortly after takeoff.
Endless Larch Taiga
A vast, untouched wilderness of Siberian larch forest stretching toward the horizon.
Yakutsk City Panorama
A full view of the world's largest city built on continuous permafrost as the plane banks for its final approach.
The left side is superior for mountain photography. Aim for a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the Verkhoyansk and Chersky ranges. In winter, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows across the snow-covered peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for the most intense mountain views.
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Verkhoyansk Ridge
The northern extensions of the Verkhoyansk Range, featuring sharp ridges and deep, glacial valleys.
Thermokarst Lakes
Thousands of small, circular lakes formed by melting permafrost, creating a 'honeycomb' landscape in the lowlands.
The Lena River
The massive scale of the Lena River, one of the world's longest, becomes visible as you descend toward Yakutsk.
Kolyma Highway Glimpses
In clear weather, you may spot sections of the 'Road of Bones' snaking through the mountain passes.
The right side is ideal for observing the transition from high mountains to the Lena River basin. It offers better views of the 'Ice Roads' on the river during the winter months. If flying in late summer, watch for the distinct golden hue of the larch forests as they change color before the first snow.
Book Hotels in YakutskDistance: 809 km (503 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: MQJ (66.450861, 143.261551)
Arrival: YKS (62.093299865722656, 129.77099609375)
Route Type: Domestic
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