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Which side of the plane to sit from Nadym Airport (Nadym) to Sovetskiy Airport (Sovetskiy)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the massive Ob River system and the expansive West Siberian wetlands, with a distinct possibility of seeing the silhouette of the Ural Mountains on the horizon during clear weather.

Right Side Highlights
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Ob River Floodplain

The massive, braided channels of one of the world's longest river systems, featuring an intricate web of waterways and islands.

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Ural Mountain Horizon

On clear days, the distant, jagged peaks of the Polar and Subpolar Urals are visible to the far west against the skyline.

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Khanty-Mansiysk Taiga

Enormous expanses of untouched evergreen forests that characterize the central part of the West Siberian Plain.

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Frozen Delta Patterns

In winter, the complex ice formations on the tributaries of the Ob create stunning geometric white-on-white patterns.

Choose the right side for the most dramatic geographic features. The Ob River is the star attraction; try to time your flight for late afternoon when the 'glint' of the sun reflects off the river channels. Keep a binoculars handy to scan the western horizon for the Ural Mountains, which appear as a blueish silhouette on the edge of the world.

Left Side Highlights
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Nadym River Valley

Aerial perspective of the winding Nadym River immediately after takeoff, showcasing its complex sandbars and oxbow lakes.

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Thermokarst Lakes

Countless small, perfectly circular lakes formed by permafrost melt, creating a polka-dot pattern across the landscape.

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Sphagnum Bogs

Vast stretches of high-altitude peat bogs that change color significantly with the seasons, from deep rust to bright lime.

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Northern Taiga Mosaic

The transition zone where the sparse northern tundra gives way to the dense, dark coniferous forests of the Siberian taiga.

Sit on the left if you are flying during the autumn months to see the vibrant reds and oranges of the marsh vegetation. Early morning flights on this side offer softer light that highlights the texture of the mossy ground. Watch for the industrial infrastructure of the Yamal-Nenets region near takeoff.

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Route Information

Distance: 646 km (401 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min

Departure: NYM (65.48090362548828, 72.69889831542969)

Arrival: OVS (61.326622009277344, 63.60191345214844)

Route Type: Domestic

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