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SCO → MCX
Which side of the plane to sit from Aktau Airport (Aktau) to Uytash Airport (Makhachkala)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenery, featuring the dramatic silhouettes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the industrial intrigue of Caspian offshore platforms.
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Offshore Oil Rigs
Spot active energy infrastructure and drilling platforms scattered across the Caspian continental shelf.
Greater Caucasus Range
Breathtaking views of the snow-capped Caucasian peaks rising sharply to the south as you approach the Russian coast.
Tarki-Tau Mountain
A massive, flat-topped mountain plateau that serves as a sentinel over the city of Makhachkala.
Kaspiysk Waterfront
Views of the coastal city of Kaspiysk and its unique naval architecture just before touchdown at MCX.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic terrain. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting on the Caucasus Mountains. Keep an eye out for the 'Lun' Ekranoplan—a massive Soviet ground-effect vehicle—parked on the beach south of the airport.
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Aktau Cityscape
A clear view of the unique grid-style architecture and white-stone buildings of Aktau shortly after takeoff.
Caspian Horizon
Unobstructed views of the vast, turquoise-to-deep-blue waters of the world's largest inland sea.
Makhachkala Port
The busy maritime hub and breakwaters of Dagestan's capital as the aircraft begins its final descent.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. During the initial climb, look for the 'Cape Melovoy' lighthouse near Aktau.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 301 km (187 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: SCO (43.8601, 51.091999)
Arrival: MCX (42.81679916381836, 47.65230178833008)
Route Type: International
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