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OVS → NYM
Which side of the plane to sit from Sovetskiy Airport (Sovetskiy) to Nadym Airport (Nadym)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the vast Siberian river systems and the distinctive industrial architecture of the Russian gas industry, including gas flares and extensive pipeline networks.
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Gas Field Flares
On evening or night flights, the orange glow of gas flares from the Medvezhye and surrounding fields is highly visible.
Pipeline Corridors
Straight lines of infrastructure and service roads cutting through the wilderness, showcasing the scale of Siberian engineering.
Nadym River Meanders
Spectacular views of the winding Nadym River as it approaches the Gulf of Ob, featuring dramatic oxbow lakes.
Nadym Industrial Hub
Aerial perspective of the city's unique layout, designed specifically for the extreme conditions of the Russian North.
This side is particularly interesting during the winter months to see the 'zimniks' (winter ice roads) snaking through the snow. For night flights, this side is a must to see the industrial illumination and flares. During the approach to NYM, keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive blue-and-white industrial structures typical of the region.
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Vast Taiga Forests
Endless stretches of the West Siberian pine and larch forests characterize the initial phase of the flight.
Kondinskoye Wetlands
Extensive marshlands and small thermokarst lakes that create a mosaic pattern across the landscape.
Ob River Floodplain
Views of the massive, braided channels of the Ob River, one of the longest river systems in Asia.
Permafrost Features
As you move north, observe the unique polygonal ground patterns caused by freezing and thawing cycles.
Choose a window seat during the summer solstice for nearly 24-hour daylight views of the sprawling wetlands. Morning flights provide excellent low-angle light that makes the intricate water networks of the Ob basin pop with silver reflections. Watch for the transition from dense forest to sparse forest-tundra.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 646 km (401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: OVS (61.326622009277344, 63.60191345214844)
Arrival: NYM (65.48090362548828, 72.69889831542969)
Route Type: Domestic
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