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OVB → NJC
Which side of the plane to sit from Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk) to Nizhnevartovsk Airport (Nizhnevartovsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Ob River's intricate meandering patterns and a better perspective of the Novosibirsk city skyline upon departure and Nizhnevartovsk upon arrival.
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Novosibirsk Skyline
A great view of Russia's third-largest city and its iconic bridges over the Ob River during the initial climb.
Ob River Loops
The flight path closely follows the river, revealing massive oxbow lakes and silver water ribbons winding through the landscape.
Oil Field Flares
As you enter the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, look for the glowing gas flares and industrial infrastructure of the oil industry.
Nizhnevartovsk Port
Views of the industrial river port and the city's grid layout as the plane descends into NJC.
River Tributaries
Watch for the confluence of smaller rivers joining the Ob, creating intricate delta-like formations.
Sit on the right for the best geographical context of the Ob River valley. This side is particularly impressive during the spring floods (May-June) when the river expands to cover the surrounding floodplains. For night flights, this side is more interesting due to the frequent sightings of bright orange oil field flares in the distance as you approach the destination.
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Ob Reservoir
Visible shortly after takeoff, this massive man-made sea stretches south towards the Altai region.
Endless Taiga
Deep green expanses of Siberian coniferous forest that dominate the horizon for hundreds of kilometers.
Vasyugan Swamp
The edge of one of the world's largest wetlands, featuring complex peat bog patterns and natural drainage veins.
Western Horizon
On evening flights, this side provides spectacular sunset views over the flat West Siberian Plain.
Choose this side if you are flying in the late afternoon to catch the sunset over the Siberian wilderness. During winter, look for the stark contrast between the dark green pines and the bright white snow-covered marshes. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the atmospheric haze common over the wetlands.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 753 km (468 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Arrival: NJC (60.94929885864258, 76.48359680175781)
Route Type: Domestic
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