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SVX → FRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Manas International Airport (Bishkek)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling Lake Balkhash and the dramatic transition from the Russian Ural forests to the high-altitude peaks of the Tian Shan range.
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Chelyabinsk Lake District
Dozens of circular lakes scattered across the Southern Urals visible shortly after takeoff from Yekaterinburg.
Lake Balkhash
The massive, crescent-shaped turquoise lake in southeastern Kazakhstan, one of the largest in Asia.
Astana Distant Skyline
Depending on the flight path, the modern architecture of Kazakhstan's capital can be seen rising from the flat steppe.
Trans-Ili Alatau
As you approach Kyrgyzstan, the northernmost range of the Tian Shan mountains provides a stunning wall of snow-capped peaks.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while flying south. This side provides the best angle for Lake Balkhash, which is the scenic highlight of the route. Look out approximately 90 minutes into the flight for the lake's distinctive turquoise water.
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Southern Ural Mountains
The final ridges of the ancient Ural range as they taper off into the Kazakh plains.
Saryarka Steppe
The vast 'Yellow Range' of the Kazakh Uplands, featuring unique semi-desert landscapes and geological folds.
Lake Tengiz
A large saline lake system often appearing with white mineral crusts or pinkish hues from a distance.
Kyrgyz Ala-Too Range
Direct views of the rugged mountains surrounding Bishkek during the final descent into Manas Airport.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the vast Kazakh Steppe. During the descent into Bishkek, this side offers a more intimate view of the Chuy Valley and the steep northern faces of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains.
Book Hotels in BishkekDistance: 1,802 km (1,120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: FRU (43.0612983704, 74.4776000977)
Route Type: International
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