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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of the Ural Mountains divide, the sprawling Siberian cities, and most importantly, the majestic southern reaches of Lake Baikal as you approach the Transbaikal region.

Right Side Highlights
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Yekaterinburg Area

Fly past the historic industrial hub located at the foothills of the southern Ural Mountains.

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Ob Reservoir

See the massive 'Siberian Sea' near Novosibirsk, which stands out clearly against the surrounding plains.

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Sayan Mountains

On clear days, the snow-capped jagged peaks of the Sayan range are visible on the distant southern horizon.

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Lake Baikal

The crown jewel of the flight; the southern tip and the Angara river source are often visible during the final leg.

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Trans-Siberian Corridor

Follow the general path of the historic railway as it snakes through the rolling hills and steppe of Buryatia.

Most flights from Moscow to Chita are overnight 'red-eyes.' Choose the right side to catch a spectacular sunrise over the Transbaikal mountains. During the final 45 minutes of the flight, keep a close watch for the shimmering waters of Lake Baikal and the Khamar-Daban mountain range.

Left Side Highlights
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Northern Urals

Glimpse the ancient, weathered peaks of the Ural range marking the transition from Europe to Asia.

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The Ob River

Witness the massive, winding silver ribbon of one of Russia's greatest waterways cutting through the plain.

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Vasyugan Swamp

View the world's largest swamp system, a mosaic of peat bogs and small lakes in Western Siberia.

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Middle Yenisei

Cross the powerful Yenisei river, the natural boundary between the Western Siberian Plain and the Central Plateau.

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Central Siberian Plateau

Observe the rugged, elevated terrain of the plateau with its deep-cut river valleys and dense boreal forests.

The left side is ideal for viewing the 'Midnight Sun' effect during mid-summer due to the northern latitude. It also avoids direct solar glare for most of the eastward journey, making it easier to see the landscape details of the Siberian wilderness without reflection on the window.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,726 km (2,937 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 34 min

Departure: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)

Arrival: HTA (52.026299, 113.306)

Route Type: Domestic

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