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SLY β NOJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Salekhard Airport (Salekhard) to Noyabrsk Airport (Noyabrsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Salekhard city skyline upon departure, the distant peaks of the Polar Urals to the west, and the dense industrial gas infrastructure as you approach the southern reaches of the Yamal-Nenets region.
Salekhard Skyline
A brief but clear view of the city and the iconic '66 Parallel' monument near the airport.
Polar Urals
On clear days, the jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the northernmost Ural Mountains are visible on the western horizon.
Ob River Meanders
Spectacular views of the massive Ob River's braided channels and floodplains shortly after takeoff.
Gas Field Flares
Bright orange flares from natural gas extraction sites scattered across the Purovsky district.
Nadym River Crossing
A direct view of the winding Nadym River as it flows toward the Gulf of Ob.
On evening flights, look for the dramatic contrast between the dark taiga and the bright lights of industrial gas facilities. Keep your window shade open during the first 15 minutes to spot the Ural Mountains silhouette against the western sky.
Arctic Tundra Patterns
Intricate polygonal ground patterns caused by permafrost visible across the vast plains.
Glacial Lake Clusters
Thousands of small, circular thermokarst lakes that dot the landscape like mirrors.
Ob-Taz Watershed
The high-altitude view of the divide between two of Siberia's most significant river basins.
Larch Forest-Tundra
The gradual transition from barren tundra to sparse, hardy larch forests as the flight heads south.
This side is ideal for morning departures to witness the soft Arctic light reflecting off the water-logged landscape. It provides a better sense of the sheer scale of the uninhabited Siberian wilderness.
Distance: 556 km (345 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: SLY (66.59079742431639, 66.61100006103516)
Arrival: NOJ (63.18330001831055, 75.2699966430664)
Route Type: Domestic
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