Loading map...
NSK → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Norilsk-Alykel Airport (Norilsk) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side captures the dramatic Putorana Plateau at takeoff, the right side offers superior long-term views of the mighty Yenisey River, the endless wetlands of the West Siberian Plain, and the expansive Ob Reservoir upon arrival.
The Yenisey River
One of the world's greatest river systems, visible as a massive silver ribbon or a frozen white highway depending on the season.
Turukhansk
A historic settlement located at the confluence of the Yenisey and Lower Tunguska rivers, visible in the remote wilderness.
West Siberian Plain
A mesmerizing pattern of millions of small thermokarst lakes and peat bogs that define the world's largest flatland.
Ob Reservoir
Commonly known as the 'Ob Sea,' this massive man-made lake provides a scenic backdrop during the descent into Novosibirsk.
Novosibirsk Skyline
Views of the largest city in Siberia and its iconic bridges spanning the Ob River just before touchdown at Tolmachevo.
Choose the right side for evening flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the Yenisey River and the Vasyugan Swamps. In winter, look for the 'ice roads' carved across the frozen river surfaces, which serve as vital transport links for remote communities.
Putorana Plateau
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring vast basalt traps, flat-topped mountains, and deep canyons visible shortly after takeoff.
Central Siberian Plateau
An ancient, elevated landscape covered in dense larch and pine taiga, stretching endlessly to the eastern horizon.
Lower Tunguska River
A massive, winding tributary of the Yenisey that carves deep loops through the rugged Siberian wilderness.
Arctic-Taiga Transition
Observe the distinct ecological shift where the sparse Arctic tundra transforms into the thick, dark forests of the subarctic.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the basalt cliffs of the Putorana Plateau. Keep your camera ready in the first 20 minutes of flight for the best mountain views before the terrain flattens into the Siberian heartland.
Distance: 1,607 km (999 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: NSK (69.31109619140625, 87.33219909667969)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.