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ROV → KUF
Which side of the plane to sit from Platov International Airport (Rostov) to Kurumoch International Airport (Samara)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic geography of the Volga River and the spectacular Samara Bend just before landing.
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Lower Don Valley
Winding riverbeds and lush green floodplains shortly after departure from Platov.
Volga-Don Region
The geographical nexus where Russia's two greatest rivers approach each other near Volgograd.
Volga River Mainstream
Continuous views of the massive waterway, including large-scale dam systems and reservoirs.
Samara Bend
The iconic 180-degree U-turn the Volga River makes around the Zhiguli Mountains.
Zhiguli Mountains
Scenic karst formations and forested cliffs that rise sharply from the riverbank near the destination.
Tolyatti Skyline
The massive industrial silhouette of Russia's automobile capital visible during the final descent.
The right side is essential for the arrival phase. As the plane descends into Kurumoch, you get an unparalleled view of the Samarskaya Luka National Park. For evening flights, this side catches the golden hour light reflecting off the Volga, though it may be bright in the morning.
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Don River Steppes
Expansive views of the fertile agricultural heartland of Southern Russia with its geometric field patterns.
Millerovo District
Aerial perspective of the historic aviation hubs and rural settlements near the Ukrainian border.
Western Saratov
Bird's eye view of the urban sprawling and industrial districts on the western bank of the Volga.
Engels Air Base
Distant view of one of Russia's largest strategic bomber bases located across the river from Saratov.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides a better overview of the vast Russian plains and the industrial outskirts of Saratov during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 984 km (611 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: ROV (47.493888, 39.924722)
Arrival: KUF (53.504901885986, 50.16429901123)
Route Type: Domestic
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