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SVX → AER
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Sochi International Airport (Sochi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Southern Ural landscape after takeoff and a superior perspective of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the Sochi Olympic Park during the descent.
Southern Ural Range
View the transition from the mid-Ural mountains into the rugged southern peaks shortly after departing SVX.
Bashkortostan Landscapes
Look down at the rolling hills and agricultural patterns of the Ufa region.
Don River Basin
Meandering river paths and fertile valleys as you cross into Southern Russia.
Caucasus Mountain Range
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus, including Mount Elbrus, are visible to the south.
Sochi Olympic Park
During the final turn into AER, get a bird's eye view of the Fisht Stadium and the coastal cluster venues.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best shadows on the mountain ranges. Keep your camera ready about 30 minutes before landing for the first glimpse of the high Caucasus peaks. During the final approach, the left side typically faces the shore, providing views of the Adler district and the Black Sea coastline.
Yekaterinburg City
Excellent views of the city center and the Iset River depending on the takeoff direction.
Volga River Crossing
Aerial view of one of Europe's longest rivers, usually near the Samara or Saratov reservoirs.
Kuban Steppes
The vast, colorful patchwork of the Krasnodar Krai's sunflower and wheat fields.
Black Sea Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the sunset over the water for evening flights.
Coastal Approach
Watch the coastline of the Black Sea as the plane banks over the water for the final descent.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon or evening departures, offering beautiful light over the Russian plains. While the left side sees the mountains, the right side sees the endless expanse of the Black Sea during the final approach. If the flight path takes a wide turn over the sea, you'll see the sun reflecting off the water just before landing.
Distance: 2,081 km (1,293 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: AER (43.449902, 39.9566)
Route Type: Domestic
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