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SLY → TJM
Which side of the plane to sit from Salekhard Airport (Salekhard) to Roshchino International Airport (Tyumen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the winding Ob River, the sprawling Siberian wetlands, and the historic confluence of major northern waterways.
The Ob River
Witness the massive, braided channels of one of the world's longest rivers immediately after takeoff from Salekhard.
Arctic Circle Boundary
Aerial perspective of the tundra transitioning into the northern taiga as you fly south from the polar circle.
Khanty-Mansiysk Taiga
Dense, endless stretches of Siberian pine and fir forests punctuated by thousands of tiny circular lakes.
Irtysh Confluence
The dramatic meeting point where the Irtysh River joins the Ob, creating a vast water system visible from cruising altitude.
Sit on the left for the best morning light reflecting off the water. Look out during the first 20 minutes for the distinctive blue-green hues of the Arctic wetlands. During winter, the frozen Ob creates intricate geometric patterns that are best viewed from this side.
Ural Mountain Horizon
On clear days, the distant jagged peaks of the Polar and Subpolar Urals are visible to the far west.
Oil and Gas Infrastructure
Spot remote industrial outposts and pipelines that power the region's economy amidst the wilderness.
Tyumen Cityscape
Excellent views of the Tura River and the urban sprawl of Tyumen during the final approach to Roshchino.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sky turn purple over the Ural mountains. Keep your camera ready during the descent into Tyumen, as the aircraft often banks to provide a full view of the city's modern outskirts and industrial zones.
Distance: 1,047 km (651 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: SLY (66.59079742431639, 66.61100006103516)
Arrival: TJM (57.1896018982, 65.3243026733)
Route Type: Domestic
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