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Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Izhevsk Airport (Izhevsk)?

Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Yekaterinburg skyline during departure and provides a strategic perspective of the famous Izhevsk Pond and the main city center during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Yekaterinburg Skyline

Excellent views of the Iset River and the high-rise buildings of the city center shortly after takeoff.

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Main Ural Ridge

Distant views of the higher peaks of the Middle Urals to the north, often capped with mist or snow.

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Chusovaya River

Sightings of the iconic river that cuts through the mountains, famous for its limestone cliffs.

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Izhevsk Pond

A spectacular view of one of Europe's largest artificial reservoirs and the Izhmash factory complex upon arrival.

The right side is ideal for photography, especially during the descent into Izhevsk. For the best experience, book an evening flight to see the city lights of Yekaterinburg and Izhevsk. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from SVX to capture the city's dense urban core.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Southern Ural Taiga

Dense expanses of coniferous forests stretching across the rolling hills of the Middle Urals.

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Revda Industrial Hub

Clear views of the industrial landscape and metalworking plants characteristic of the Sverdlovsk region.

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Ufa River Meanders

The winding silver threads of the upper Ufa River as it flows through the mountain valleys.

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Udmurtian Farmlands

A colorful patchwork of agricultural fields and rural villages as the elevation drops toward the Kama basin.

Choose the left side for better lighting during morning flights to avoid the direct southern glare. This side is better for observing the transition from mountain forests to the flat agricultural plains of Udmurtia.

Top Activities in Izhevsk
Route Information

Distance: 447 km (278 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 45 min

Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)

Arrival: IJK (56.82809829711914, 53.45750045776367)

Route Type: Domestic

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