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

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most dramatic views of the vast Ob River system and the unique Arctic city layout of Salekhard during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Ob River Grandeur

Witness the massive scale of the Ob River, one of the world's longest rivers, as it widens significantly near its delta.

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Salekhard Skyline

A clear view of the Yamal-Nenets capital, including the iconic Torch Bridge over the Shaitanka River.

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Thermokarst Lakes

The landscape is peppered with thousands of circular permafrost lakes that look like scattered diamonds from above.

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Arctic Circle Boundary

As you land, you are crossing the Arctic Circle; the city's monument marking the 66th parallel is visible near the airport vicinity.

The right side is essential for seeing the Ob River crossing. In winter, look for the 'ice roads' carved across the frozen river where trucks move between Salekhard and Labytnangi.

Left Side Highlights
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Nadym Departure

Aerial view of the industrial town of Nadym and its colorful apartment blocks against the stark wilderness.

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Taiga-Tundra Transition

Watch the dense Siberian forest thin out into sparse, stunted trees as the flight moves deeper into the Arctic zone.

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Polar Ural Silhouettes

On exceptionally clear days, the distant jagged peaks of the northern Ural Mountains are visible on the far southwestern horizon.

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Frozen Wetland Patterns

An intricate network of peat bogs and marshes that create complex geometric patterns on the ground.

Choose the left side for better lighting during midday flights, as the sun will be positioned to the south, highlighting the texture of the snow-covered tundra in winter.

Top Activities in Salekhard
Route Information

Distance: 301 km (187 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 30 min

Departure: NYM (65.48090362548828, 72.69889831542969)

Arrival: SLY (66.59079742431639, 66.61100006103516)

Route Type: Domestic

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