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RTW → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Saratov Central Airport (Saratov) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Samara Bend, the most dramatic meander of the Volga River, and superior views of the Southern Ural foothills.
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Samara Bend
The spectacular 180-degree turn of the Volga River, a landmark geographic feature of the region.
Zhiguli Mountains
Forested limestone ridges and nature reserves rising dramatically from the water's edge.
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Large-scale views of the sprawling automotive and chemical complexes along the Zhiguli Dam.
Southern Urals
Ancient, weathered mountain ranges showing rugged terrain during the flight's final third.
Yekaterinburg Skyline
Panoramic views of the Sverdlovsk regional capital and its modern skyscrapers during descent.
The Right side is the clear winner for the Samara Bend, which typically appears 25-30 minutes after takeoff. In winter, the contrast between the frozen white river and the dark Zhiguli peaks is breathtaking. For evening flights, this side offers sunset reflections over the winding river systems.
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Volga Reservoirs
Wide blue expanses of the Saratov and Kuybyshev reservoirs visible shortly after departure.
Volga Steppe
Vast agricultural patchwork quilts characteristic of the Russian heartland landscape.
Kama River Mouth
The massive intersection where the Kama flows into the Volga, visible from high altitude.
Ural Forest Edge
Dense dark-green taiga appearing as the aircraft transitions into the Sverdlovsk region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is best for observing the massive scale of the river's width near Syzran and Ulyanovsk. Look for the distinct change from steppe to dense forest as you move north.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,117 km (694 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: RTW (51.56499862670898, 46.04669952392578)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: Domestic
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