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OVB → NZH
Which side of the plane to sit from Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk) to Manzhouli Xijiao Airport (Manzhouli)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the southern tip of Lake Baikal and the industrial-meets-wilderness landscape of the Trans-Siberian corridor.
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Novosibirsk Metropolis
Glimpse the vast Ob River and the dense urban grid of Siberia's largest city upon takeoff.
Kuzbass Coal Basin
Witness the massive scale of open-pit mines and industrial hubs in the Kemerovo region.
Lake Baikal
The star attraction; see the deep blue waters and rugged shoreline of the world's oldest lake.
Ulan-Ude
Identify the capital of Buryatia, recognizable by its unique valley location and the Selenga river confluence.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Track the legendary railway as it winds through the mountainous terrain of Zabaykalsky Krai.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Lake Baikal. The lake usually appears mid-flight. In winter, the ice patterns on the lake are mesmerizing. Aim for an afternoon flight to have the sun behind the plane for the best lighting on the water.
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Sayan Mountains
View the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Sayans forming a natural border with Mongolia.
Selenga River Delta
Observe the intricate braided patterns of the river that provides most of Baikal's water inflow.
Mongolian Border Steppe
Look south to see the vast, high-altitude grasslands where the Siberian taiga meets the Central Asian steppe.
Daurian Landscapes
Fly over the UNESCO-listed steppes and seasonal salt lakes near the Russian-Chinese-Mongolian tri-point.
Manzhouli Skyline
On the final approach, spot the iconic Matryoshka doll-shaped hotel and colorful Russian-style architecture.
The right side is ideal for capturing the transition from dense forests to the Mongolian plains. Keep your camera ready as you cross the border into China, as the contrast in land use and architecture becomes immediately apparent. Early morning flights can suffer from heavy glare on this side.
Book Hotels in ManzhouliDistance: 2,408 km (1,496 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Arrival: NZH (49.566666999999995, 117.33)
Route Type: International
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