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OMS → NJC
Which side of the plane to sit from Omsk Central Airport (Omsk) to Nizhnevartovsk Airport (Nizhnevartovsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional view of the vast Vasyugan Swamps and the massive infrastructure of the Samotlor oil field during the descent into Nizhnevartovsk.
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Vasyugan Swamp
The northern edge of the world's largest swamp system, featuring intricate patterns of water and peat bogs.
Samotlor Oil Field
A massive network of roads, pipelines, and extraction sites belonging to one of the largest oil fields on Earth.
Ob River Valley
Dramatic views of the wide Ob River and its floodplains as the aircraft prepares for landing at NJC.
Industrial Flares
During night flights, look for the distinct orange glow of gas flares from the surrounding oil extraction facilities.
The right side is essential for seeing the unique industrial geography of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. Try to book a morning flight to see the sun reflecting off the vast wetlands and the Ob River.
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Omsk Cityscape
Aerial view of the industrial and residential districts of Omsk and the Om River junction shortly after takeoff.
Irtysh River Meanders
Follow the serpentine path of the Irtysh River as it flows through the southern Siberian plains.
Siberian Taiga
Uninterrupted views of the deep green coniferous forest canopy stretching toward the horizon.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sunset if flying in the late afternoon. This side also provides a clear view of the Irtysh River's complex Oxbow lakes during the first half of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 691 km (429 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: OMS (54.96699905395508, 73.31050109863281)
Arrival: NJC (60.94929885864258, 76.48359680175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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