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NJC → LBD
Which side of the plane to sit from Nizhnevartovsk Airport (Nizhnevartovsk) to Khudzhand Airport (Khudzhand)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic transition from the Siberian Taiga to the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Tien Shan mountains during the approach to Tajikistan.
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Ob River Basin
Aerial views of the massive winding waterways near Nizhnevartovsk shortly after takeoff.
Siberian Taiga
Dense evergreen forests stretching across the Khanty-Mansiysk region.
Saryarka Steppe
The UNESCO-listed Kazakh Uplands featuring unique rock formations and undulating hills.
Lake Balkhash
Depending on the specific flight corridor, the western crescent of this massive lake may be visible.
Tien Shan Peaks
Breathtaking views of the high-altitude snow-capped mountains as you enter Tajik airspace.
For flights departing NJC in the morning, the left side will be facing the sun, so keep your window shade partially closed to avoid glare. The final 30 minutes of the flight are the most scenic as the plane descends over the Fergana Valley. Look for the contrast between the arid plains and the irrigated green belts near the city.
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West Siberian Plain
The vast, flat landscape of the world's largest lowlands covered in marshes and small lakes.
Astana Skyline
On clear days, the modern architecture of the Kazakh capital can sometimes be spotted in the distance.
Kyzylkum Desert
The reddish sands and dunes of the Central Asian desert stretching toward the Aral Sea.
Syr Darya River
The vital artery of Central Asian agriculture winding through the desert landscape.
Mogoltau Mountains
Rugged, rocky ridges that frame the northern entrance to the Khudzhand region.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Kazakh steppe. It offers excellent views of the Syr Darya river system during the descent. If you are flying in winter, the contrast between the frozen Siberian plains and the brown, dusty Tajik mountains is visually striking.
Book Hotels in KhudzhandDistance: 2,352 km (1,461 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 8 min
Departure: NJC (60.94929885864258, 76.48359680175781)
Arrival: LBD (40.21540069580078, 69.6947021484375)
Route Type: International
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