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NMA → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Namangan Airport (Namangan) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a breathtaking departure over the Western Tien Shan mountains and superior views of the ancient Ural Mountain range during the descent into Yekaterinburg.
Western Tien Shan
Stunning snow-capped peaks of the Chatkal and Kurama ranges bordering the Fergana Valley.
Fergana Valley Tapestry
A patchwork of green agricultural fields contrasting sharply with the surrounding mountains.
Kazakh Steppe
The vast, seemingly endless grasslands of northern Kazakhstan transitioning into the Siberian plains.
Central Ural Mountains
The ancient, forested peaks that mark the geographical border between Europe and Asia.
Taiga Forests
Dense evergreen forests and numerous lakes as you approach the Sverdlovsk region.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers; the initial 20 minutes provide spectacular views of the Tien Shan. For early morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for the mountains. Look for the transition from the golden steppe to the deep green of the Russian Taiga during the final hour of flight.
Namangan Cityscape
Aerial view of the dense urban grid of Namangan immediately after takeoff.
Syr Darya River
The longest river in Central Asia snaking through the arid plains of Uzbekistan.
Kyzylkum Desert
Massive stretches of red sand and dunes as the flight heads northwest across the border.
Mugodzhar Hills
The low-lying southern extension of the Ural Mountains visible in western Kazakhstan.
Southern Ural Industry
The industrial complexes and mining sites near the Russian border region.
Sit on the left for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Kazakh steppe. Keep an eye out for the shimmering reflections of the Syr Darya river shortly after departure. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the atmospheric haze common over the desert regions.
Distance: 1,915 km (1,190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: NMA (40.9846000671, 71.5567016602)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: International
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