Loading map...
OVB → NSK
Which side of the plane to sit from Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk) to Norilsk-Alykel Airport (Norilsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Yenisei River and the dramatic, flat-topped mountains of the Putorana Plateau upon approach to the Arctic.
Search flights from OVB to NSK
Novosibirsk Panorama
Clear views of the 'Capital of Siberia' and the massive Ob reservoir right after takeoff.
Yenisei River
Glimpses of one of the world's longest rivers as it flows toward the Kara Sea.
Putorana Plateau
The stark, basaltic trapps and deep canyons of this UNESCO World Heritage site visible on the horizon.
Norilsk Industrial Landscape
The striking contrast of a massive industrial city isolated in the middle of the wilderness.
Aurora Borealis
On night flights during winter months, this side offers prime viewing for the Northern Lights.
Try to secure a window seat away from the wing for the best view of the Putorana Plateau during the descent into Alykel. In the summer, the 'Midnight Sun' means you can see the terrain even on late-night flights, while in winter, the right side is the 'Aurora' side.
Book Hotels in Norilsk
West Siberian Taiga
Infinite expanses of dark coniferous forests covering the southern half of the route.
Ob River Basin
Aerial views of the winding Ob River tributaries shortly after departing Novosibirsk.
Siberian Marshlands
Complex patterns of peat bogs and thousands of micro-lakes in the Vasyugan region.
Arctic Tundra
The transition to treeless, frozen plains as the flight crosses into the Arctic Circle.
This side is generally better if you want to avoid direct sun glare during morning flights heading north. It provides a better perspective of the vastness of the Siberian wetlands, which look like intricate lace from high altitudes during the summer thaw.
Get eSIMs for Russia
Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,607 km (999 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Arrival: NSK (69.31109619140625, 87.33219909667969)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.