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SHJ → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the central Iranian mountain ranges and the transition from the Central Asian steppes into the ancient Ural Mountains.
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Iranian Plateau
A high-altitude landscape consisting of salt flats, vast deserts, and isolated mountain massifs.
Mount Damavand
The iconic snow-capped volcanic peak of the Alborz range, often visible if the flight path tracks near Tehran.
Ustyurt Plateau
The stark, prehistoric landscapes of the Kazakh steppe and ancient sea beds with unique geological formations.
Southern Urals
The forested, rolling peaks marking the traditional geographic border between Europe and Asia during final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to enjoy the illumination of the Ural Mountains without sun glare. Look for the dramatic transition from the arid deserts of Central Asia to the lush green taiga forests of the Sverdlovsk region.
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Persian Gulf
Deep blue waters and the intricate coastline of the Northern Emirates and Iran visible shortly after takeoff.
Western Zagros
Jagged limestone peaks and deep valleys of western Iran's most prominent mountain range.
Volga River Delta
The complex network of waterways where Europe's longest river meets the Caspian Sea.
Saratov and Samara
Major Russian industrial hubs along the Volga riverbank visible during the mid-flight northern leg.
Choose the left side for dramatic sunset views over the Caspian Sea if traveling on an afternoon flight. This side also provides the best perspective of the Volga River's expansive basin as you approach the Russian heartland.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 3,519 km (2,187 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 8 min
Departure: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: International
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