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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Moscow skyline during departure, the dramatic southern Ural peaks, and the unique ribbon forests of Altai upon arrival.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Moscow City Skyline

Spectacular views of the Moscow International Business Center skyscrapers if departing to the south-east.

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Kazan & Kama River

Glimpses of the Tatarstan capital and the massive confluence of the Volga and Kama rivers.

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Southern Ural Peaks

Visibility of the more rugged and higher peaks of the Bashkortostan region of the Urals.

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Trans-Siberian Corridor

The rail lines and industrial hubs of Chelyabinsk and Omsk are often visible to the south.

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Ob River & Ribbon Forests

A stunning view of the winding Ob River and the rare 'ribbon' pine forests unique to the Altai Krai during descent.

The right side is ideal for landmarks. On the descent into Barnaul, watch for the Ob River; its complex floodplains are particularly beautiful in the morning light. Note that winter flights offer high contrast between the frozen white rivers and the dark pine forests, while summer provides deep green landscapes.

Left Side Highlights
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Northern Moscow

Bird's-eye view of Khimki and the northern residential districts of the capital immediately after takeoff.

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Volga River Crossing

The flight path crosses the mighty Volga near Nizhny Novgorod, showing wide river bends.

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Central Urals

Densely forested ridges of the older Central Ural range appearing roughly 2 hours into the flight.

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Siberian Taiga

Vast expanses of untouched evergreen forests and wetlands characteristic of the West Siberian Plain.

Sit here if you prefer viewing the vast, quiet wilderness of the Siberian north. Since most flights to Barnaul are overnight 'red-eyes' moving east, expect a very early sunrise on this side; keep your window shade down if you plan to sleep, but open it about 45 minutes before landing for the best lighting over the taiga.

Top Activities in Barnaul
Route Information

Distance: 2,924 km (1,817 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 54 min

Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)

Arrival: BAX (53.36380004882813, 83.53849792480469)

Route Type: Domestic

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