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ROV → TAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Platov International Airport (Rostov) to Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Volga Delta's intricate waterways, the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Ustyurt Plateau, and a clearer view of the remaining North Aral Sea waters before the final descent toward the mountains near Tashkent.
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Don River Basin
Lush agricultural landscapes and the winding Don River immediately after takeoff from Rostov.
Volga Delta
The complex network of channels and reed beds where the Volga River meets the Caspian Sea near Astrakhan.
North Caspian Coast
Shallow, turquoise coastal waters and unique salt crust formations along the Kazakh shoreline.
Ustyurt Plateau
High-contrast desert scenery featuring steep chalk escarpments and prehistoric geological layers.
North Aral Sea
The recovering 'Small Aral' sea near the Kokaral Dam, showcasing a rare environmental success story.
Western Tien Shan
Majestic snow-capped peaks appearing on the horizon during the approach into Uzbekistan.
For the best experience, choose a seat forward of the wing to capture the Volga Delta's geometry. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the vivid colors of the Ustyurt Plateau's white cliffs. Keep a keen eye out about 90 minutes into the flight for the transition from the Caspian to the desert plains.
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On clear days, the distant jagged silhouettes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains are visible to the south.
Central Caspian Sea
A vast, deep blue expanse of the world's largest inland body of water.
Aralkum Desert
The haunting landscape of the former Aral seabed, now a desert scattered with salt flats and ghost towns.
Kyzylkum Dunes
Classic rolling sand dunes and desert ridges characteristic of Central Uzbekistan.
Tashkent Outskirts
The sprawling urban development and irrigation canals as the plane lines up for the Tashkent runway.
The right side is perfect for sunset lovers on evening flights, as the sun sets over the vast Central Asian deserts. If the flight path dips slightly south, you may see the lights of Aktau or the oil rigs in the Caspian. Be aware that midday flights can experience significant glare off the sandy desert floor on this side.
Book Hotels in TashkentDistance: 2,418 km (1,502 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: ROV (47.493888, 39.924722)
Arrival: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Route Type: International
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