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NMA → GOJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Namangan Airport (Namangan) to Nizhny Novgorod Strigino International Airport (Nizhniy Novgorod)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Western Tien Shan mountains upon departure and the spectacular Samara Bend of the Volga River during the descent into Russia.
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Chatkal Range
The snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan mountains rising sharply north of the Fergana Valley.
Kyzylkum Desert
The northern fringes of the 'Red Sand' desert, showing unique geological patterns and arid basins.
Mugodzhar Hills
The southern extension of the Ural Mountains in Kazakhstan, appearing as weathered, ancient ridges.
Samara Bend
The iconic 180-degree loop of the Volga River as it flows around the scenic Zhiguli Mountains.
Ulyanovsk City
A clear view of the city perched on the high western bank of the massive Kuybyshev Reservoir.
Volga-Oka Confluence
The distinct meeting point of two major river systems as you approach the destination.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic transition from the high mountains of Central Asia to the vast Russian river systems. On morning flights, this side will be shaded, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Samara Bend. Keep an eye out for the shimmering Aral Sea basin on the distant horizon during the mid-flight transit over Kazakhstan.
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Fergana Valley
The lush, green agricultural heartland of Uzbekistan contrasted against the surrounding arid terrain.
Kazakh Steppe
The seemingly endless golden horizon of the Great Steppe, dotted with remote salt lakes.
Orenburg Region
The historic gateway between Europe and Asia, where the landscape begins to transition to forest-steppe.
Tatarstan Forests
Dense, deep green temperate forests that dominate the landscape as you enter central Russia.
Gorky Automobile Plant
The massive industrial landscape on the outskirts of Nizhny Novgorod visible during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for capturing the sunrise or sunset over the vast horizon of the Kazakh Steppe. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you may catch glimpses of the city of Kazan. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be quite intense on this side of the aircraft when flying northwest.
Book Hotels in Nizhniy NovgorodDistance: 2,622 km (1,629 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 30 min
Departure: NMA (40.9846000671, 71.5567016602)
Arrival: GOJ (56.23009872436499, 43.784000396729)
Route Type: International
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