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SAW → OMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Omsk Central Airport (Omsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the vast Russian landscape, including a better angle of the Ural Mountains and the winding Volga River, while avoiding direct sun glare on this northeasterly flight.
Black Sea Crossing
Exiting Turkish airspace into a vast expanse of deep blue before hitting the Russian coastline.
Volga River Delta
Aerial perspectives of the massive Volga river system winding through the Russian heartland.
Middle Ural Mountains
The geographical border between Europe and Asia, featuring rocky ridges and dense forest cover.
West Siberian Taiga
An endless carpet of coniferous forest and sprawling wetlands typical of the Siberian landscape.
Frozen Lakes
In winter, see geometric patterns formed by ice on the countless small lakes of the Siberian plain.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the soft northern light reflecting off the Siberian rivers. This side also avoids the harsh southern sun during daytime travel. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Urals; the transition from hills to the flat Siberian Plain is striking. Winter flights offer incredible views of snow-patterned forests.
Istanbul Panorama
Sweeping views of the Bosphorus and the dense urban sprawl of Istanbul immediately after takeoff.
Caucasus Foothills
Distant glimpses of high-altitude peaks to the south, depending on the specific flight corridor.
Kazakh Steppe Border
The transition into vast, open grasslands and agricultural grids as you approach the Omsk region.
Irtysh River
The winding Irtysh River, one of the longest in Asia, as it snakes toward the city of Omsk.
Continental Sunset
If flying east during the evening, the right side captures the warm transition of the horizon.
The right side is excellent for early departure views of the Turkish coast and Istanbul's skyline. Be aware that on morning flights, the sun will be on this side, which may require closing the window shade due to brightness. Look for the massive Irtysh River during the final descent into Omsk; it is particularly scenic during the golden hour.
Distance: 3,556 km (2,210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 11 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: OMS (54.96699905395508, 73.31050109863281)
Route Type: International
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