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OVB → PYJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk) to Polyarny Airport (Yakutia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the transition into the Central Siberian Plateau and provides the best opportunity to view the massive Udachnaya diamond pipe during the descent into Polyarny.
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Novosibirsk Skyline
Clear views of the 'Capital of Siberia' and the massive Ob Reservoir (the Siberian Sea) immediately after takeoff.
Siberian Plateau Canyons
Dramatic basalt trap rock formations and deep-cut river valleys as the terrain becomes more rugged.
Vilyuy River System
The winding blue ribbons of the Vilyuy tributaries snaking through the dark green Yakutian forest.
Udachnaya Diamond Mine
A spectacular view of one of the world's largest open-pit mines, a massive terraced crater located very close to the airport.
For the best experience, choose a window seat behind the wing to ensure the Udachnaya mine isn't obstructed during the final approach. Since you are flying Northeast, the right side will have the best lighting for photography during morning and afternoon flights as the sun remains to the South.
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Ob River Wetlands
Intricate patterns of the Ob River's floodplains and marshes visible shortly after departing from Novosibirsk.
Yenisei River Crossing
A major geographic milestone where the flight crosses one of Russia's greatest rivers near the town of Yeniseysk.
Evenkiya Taiga
Dense, untouched coniferous forests stretching to the horizon, often referred to as the 'Lungs of Russia'.
Sub-Arctic Lakes
Thousands of small, perfectly circular thermokarst lakes that create a unique polka-dot pattern across the landscape.
The left side is ideal if you want to see the sun glinting off the Yenisei River during mid-day flights. In the winter months, watch for the distinct 'snow shadows' cast by the sparse northern trees against the white ground during the golden hour.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,007 km (1,247 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Arrival: PYJ (66.4003982544, 112.029998779)
Route Type: Domestic
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