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PLX → UKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Semipalatinsk Airport (Semiplatinsk) to Ust-Kamennogorsk Airport (Ust Kamenogorsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic view of the Kalbinsky Range and the southern rugged cliffs surrounding the Shulbinsk Reservoir as the flight moves toward the Altai mountains.
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Kalbinsky Range
View the ancient, weathered granite ridges and rocky outcrops that form the foothills of the Altai.
Shulba Hydroelectric Dam
A clear view of the massive dam structure and the churning water where the reservoir returns to the river bed.
Altai Foothills
As the plane nears Oskemen, the terrain becomes more lush and mountainous, signaling the start of the Altai region.
Oskemen Metallurgy Hub
The unique industrial landscape of 'Ust-Kaman' is visible on descent, featuring large-scale processing plants.
The right side is best for afternoon flights when the sun illuminates the Altai foothills. Because the flight is very short (under 45 minutes) and at a lower cruising altitude, keep your window shade up for the entire duration to see the dramatic transition from steppe to mountains.
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Semey Suspension Bridge
Catch a glimpse of the iconic suspension bridge crossing the Irtysh River immediately after departure.
Irtysh River Meanders
Follow the wide, winding blue path of one of Central Asia's longest rivers as it flows north.
Shulbinsk Reservoir
The northern expanse of this massive reservoir provides a stark contrast to the surrounding dry steppe.
North Kazakh Steppe
Endless golden plains and agricultural patches stretching toward the horizon under the vast sky.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side provides a better perspective of the river's path and the industrial sprawl on the northern edge of Oskemen during the final approach.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 165 km (103 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: PLX (50.351295, 80.234398)
Arrival: UKK (50.036598205566406, 82.49420166015625)
Route Type: Domestic
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