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NCU → TAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Nukus Airport (Nukus) to Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Kyzylkum Desert's red sands and the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Western Tian Shan mountains during the final approach into Tashkent.
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Kyzylkum Desert
Vast stretches of red sand dunes and unique desert formations spanning the central part of the route.
Aralkum Basin
Distant views of the former Aral Sea bed, showing the stark environmental transition into a salt desert.
Lake Aidarkul
A massive turquoise man-made lake visible in the middle of the desert landscape.
Tian Shan Mountains
Breathtaking views of the Chatkal and Ugam ranges as the aircraft nears the capital.
Tashkent TV Tower
One of the tallest structures in Central Asia, often visible during the descent into Tashkent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. The most impressive scenery occurs in the final 20 minutes of the flight when the high-altitude mountains emerge from the horizon. Winter and spring offer the best views when the peaks are heavily snow-capped.
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The lifeline of the region, visible shortly after takeoff from Nukus with its wide, meandering path.
Khorezm Oasis
Bright green patches of irrigated farmland that contrast sharply with the surrounding arid terrain.
Nuratau Mountains
Rugged ridges and valleys of the Nuratau range visible to the south mid-flight.
Syr Darya River
A second major river crossing near the end of the journey as the flight enters the Tashkent region.
Tashkent Cityscape
A panoramic view of the sprawling capital city, including the modern skyscrapers of Tashkent City.
The right side is ideal for spotting the river systems and the contrast between the ancient irrigation systems and the desert. During late afternoon flights, the golden hour light illuminates the Amu Darya beautifully just after takeoff.
Book Hotels in TashkentDistance: 811 km (504 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: NCU (42.48839950561523, 59.62329864501953)
Arrival: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Route Type: Domestic
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