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SVX → DYU
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery, particularly during the second half of the flight as the flat Kazakh steppes give way to the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Western Tian Shan and the jagged Fan Mountains.
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Southern Ural Foothills
Dense forests and rolling hills of the southern Ural region visible shortly after takeoff from Yekaterinburg.
Saryarka Steppe
The vast, golden expanses of the Kazakh Uplands, showcasing the immense scale of the Central Asian plains.
Western Tian Shan
Spectacular views of high-altitude peaks and glaciers as the aircraft approaches the Tajik border.
Fan Mountains
Rugged alpine terrain and deep valleys visible during the descent, known for their extreme vertical relief.
Varzob Valley
The green, winding valley leading into Dushanbe, dotted with small mountain settlements and resorts.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to enjoy the best lighting on the mountains without direct sun glare. The most impressive peaks appear roughly 45-60 minutes before landing. In winter and spring, the snow cover on the Tian Shan is particularly brilliant and photogenic.
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Mugodzhary Hills
The ancient, weathered southern tip of the Ural Mountains, appearing as rhythmic ridges in the desert landscape.
Aral Sea Basin
On clear days, the white salt flats and remnants of the Aral Sea are visible on the far western horizon.
Kyzylkum Desert
A vast 'Red Sand' desert landscape featuring unique dune formations and arid erosion patterns.
Syr Darya River
One of Central Asia's great rivers, appearing as a thin blue ribbon cutting through the parched Kazakh landscape.
Gissar Range
The southern rocky silhouettes of the Gissar mountains that frame the right side of the Dushanbe basin during arrival.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Kyzylkum Desert. Use a polarising filter if photographing to cut through the haze often found over the desert regions. Keep an eye out for the stark white patches of the Aral Sea salt flats mid-flight.
Book Hotels in DushanbeDistance: 2,108 km (1,310 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 49 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Route Type: International
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