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Which side of the plane to sit from Surgut Airport (Surgut) to Bogashevo Airport (Tomsk)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the industrial heartbeat of the region near Surgut and a better perspective of the vast Vasyugan Swamp and the approach into Tomsk along the Tom River.

Right Side Highlights
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Oil Field Infrastructure

Visible oil rigs and gas flares that define the economic landscape of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.

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Vasyugan Swamp

A rare view of the world's largest peat bog system, displaying unique mossy textures and tea-colored water pools.

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Tomsk Cityscape

On final descent, the right side often provides a clear view of Tomsk’s historical center and its famous wooden architecture.

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Yugorsky Bridge

One of the longest cable-stayed bridges in Siberia, crossing the Ob River near Surgut.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Vasyugan Swamp's wetlands. Look out for the industrial flares near Surgut shortly after takeoff, which are particularly striking at night. During the descent into Bogashevo, this side usually offers the best view of the Tom River and the city of Tomsk.

Left Side Highlights
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Ob River Floodplain

Witness the massive scale of the Ob River as it winds through the West Siberian Plain near takeoff.

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Northern Taiga

Continuous stretches of dense, dark coniferous forests characteristic of the Siberian wilderness.

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Meandering Tributaries

The intricate, silver-blue patterns of small rivers like the Trom-Yugan carving through the landscape.

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Morning Horizon

Excellent visibility for sunrise if flying on an early morning schedule, looking toward the east.

Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft lighting over the Siberian taiga. Keep your eyes peeled shortly after takeoff from Surgut for the complex network of islands in the Ob River. This side is typically quieter visually but offers a serene sense of the region's vastness.

Top Activities in Tomsk
Route Information

Distance: 873 km (542 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min

Departure: SGC (61.34370040893555, 73.40180206298828)

Arrival: TOF (56.380298614502, 85.208297729492)

Route Type: Domestic

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