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SGC → DYU
Which side of the plane to sit from Surgut Airport (Surgut) to Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the massive Ob River system upon departure and provides the most dramatic perspective of the snow-capped Pamir-Alay mountain ranges during the descent into Dushanbe.
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Ob River Floodplains
Massive, winding river channels and intricate wetlands surrounding Surgut during takeoff.
West Siberian Taiga
Dense, endless stretches of northern evergreen forests punctuated by deep blue lakes.
Kazakh Uplands
The transition from forest to the vast, open grasslands of central Kazakhstan.
Gissar Range
Majestic, jagged mountain peaks and deep valleys that define the landscape of northern Tajikistan.
Eastern Dushanbe
Aerial views of the city's newer districts and the Varzob River valley on final approach.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Siberian landscape, though the sun will be on this side. During the winter, the frozen Ob River creates a stunning geometric pattern. Ensure you are awake for the final 45 minutes of the flight as the terrain transitions abruptly from flat steppe to high mountains.
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Surgut Industrial Skyline
View of the major power stations and oil infrastructure that drive the region's economy.
Steppe Horizons
Uninterrupted views of the horizon over the vast Kazakh plains, perfect for sunset flights.
Salt Lakes
Occasional shimmering salt flats and seasonal lakes visible in the arid regions of Kazakhstan.
Western Tien Shan
Distances views of the rugged western spurs of the great 'Celestial Mountains' chain.
Hissar Valley
The lush agricultural patchwork and small villages nestled at the foot of the mountains near Dushanbe.
Evening flights are spectacular on the right side as the sun sets over the vast Central Asian steppe. This side is typically better for avoiding direct glare during midday flights heading south. On landing, the right side often offers a clearer view of the central administrative buildings and parks of Dushanbe.
Book Hotels in DushanbeDistance: 2,555 km (1,588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: SGC (61.34370040893555, 73.40180206298828)
Arrival: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Route Type: International
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