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MSQ → TSE
Which side of the plane to sit from Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2) to Astana International Airport (Tselinograd)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from Eastern European woodlands to the vast Kazakh Steppe, including the best views of the Volga River curves.
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Belavezhskaya Pushcha
Dense, ancient forest canopies stretching toward the southern Belarusian border.
The Volga Bend
The massive, sweeping curves of Europe's longest river near the Samara region.
The Great Kazakh Steppe
An endless horizon of golden-brown plains that define the geography of Central Asia.
Ishim River
The winding waterway that flows directly through the heart of Astana, visible during descent.
Astana Skyline
Glittering views of the Khan Shatyr and Bayterek Tower if the approach path comes from the west.
The right side is the 'sunny side' for the majority of this eastbound flight; bring sunglasses. The Volga River crossing is the scenic peak, occurring roughly 1.5 to 2 hours into the flight. Watch for the dramatic change in soil color and vegetation as you cross the border into Kazakhstan, where the landscape opens up into a vast, treeless expanse.
Book Hotels in TselinogradMinsk Urban Sprawl
Bird's eye view of the Belarusian capital's structured Soviet-era architecture and green belts upon departure.
Oka River Basin
Complex winding river patterns and wetlands located south of the Moscow region.
Southern Ural Foothills
Distant views of the ancient, low-lying rolling hills marking the border between Europe and Asia.
Russian Heartland
Intricate patchwork of agricultural fields and rural villages across central Russia.
Astana Northern Lights
On evening flights, the illuminated modern industrial districts north of the city center.
Choose this side if you prefer a view of Minsk shortly after takeoff. It is particularly scenic during winter months when the snow highlights the geometric patterns of the agricultural fields across Russia and Kazakhstan. For morning flights, this side will be in the shade, providing better conditions for photography without sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 2,914 km (1,811 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Arrival: TSE (51.02220153808594, 71.46690368652344)
Route Type: International
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