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OVB → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers the most dramatic views of the Southern Ural Mountains and the winding Volga River. Since this is a westbound flight, the sun stays mostly to the south, providing excellent lighting for the terrain and major European cities without the harsh glare of direct northward-facing shadows.
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Ob River
Vast, winding river systems immediately after takeoff from Novosibirsk.
Southern Ural Mountains
The rugged peaks of the Ural range marking the geographic border between Asia and Europe.
Volga River Bend
Spectacular views of Europe's longest river as it curves through the Russian heartland.
Warsaw Cityscape
Aerial views of the Polish capital's dense urban core and the Vistula River.
Frankfurt Skyline
The iconic 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers visible during the final descent into FRA.
Choose the Left Side for the best natural lighting on a daytime flight. The Ural crossing occurs roughly 1.5 to 2 hours into the flight; look for the dramatic change from the Siberian plains to mountain ridges. On the final approach into Frankfurt, the left side often provides a stunning panorama of the financial district's towers.
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West Siberian Taiga
Endless stretches of pristine boreal forest and marshlands stretching to the horizon.
Central Ural Peaks
Densely forested mountain ranges and industrial towns of the Sverdlovsk region.
Moscow Hub
Distant views of the massive Moscow metropolitan area if the northern corridor is taken.
Baltic Horizon
Glimpses of the sea and the northern European coastline in the far distance.
Harz Mountains
Scenic, mist-covered peaks in Northern Germany during the start of the descent.
The Right Side is preferred for passengers wanting to avoid direct sunlight, as it faces North. It offers better views of the vast Siberian wilderness and the Central Urals. If the flight path tracks slightly north, keep an eye out for the glowing lights of Moscow if the flight is during the winter months with early sunsets.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 4,804 km (2,985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 39 min
Departure: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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