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SVX → KGP
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Kogalym International Airport (Kogalym)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for viewing the distant silhouette of the Ural Mountains and historical settlements like Verkhoturye, followed by the dramatic river meanders of the West Siberian Plain.
Yekaterinburg Skyline
Detailed views of the Iset River and the city's modern skyscrapers immediately after departure from Koltsovo.
Ural Mountains
Distant but clear silhouettes of the Northern Ural peaks visible on the western horizon during the first half of the flight.
Verkhoturye
Spot the white stone walls of the Kremlin and monasteries in this historic spiritual center located on the Tura River.
Irtysh River Meanders
Spectacular bird's-eye views of the complex, winding curves and channels of the Irtysh River system.
Energy Infrastructure
As you approach the Khanty-Mansi region, look for the distinct orange glow of gas flares from oil production sites.
Book a window seat on the left for evening flights to experience the sunset over the Ural range. Use a map to identify the historic churches of Verkhoturye approximately 25 minutes after takeoff. In winter, the contrast between the frozen rivers and dark taiga is particularly striking from this side.
Vast Siberian Taiga
An endless green carpet of coniferous forest stretching eastward towards the center of Siberia.
Ob River Basin
The edge of the massive Ob River floodplain, featuring a labyrinth of small streams and wetlands.
Oxbow Lakes
Distinctive crescent-shaped lakes formed by abandoned river channels, creating geometric patterns on the landscape.
Siberian Lowlands
The flat, low-lying terrain of the Tyumen region, which offers a sense of the immense scale of the Russian North.
Surgut Surroundings
The industrial landscape and residential outskirts of the region's energy hub as the flight nears Kogalym.
Select the right side for morning flights to see the sunrise illuminate the Siberian bogs. This side is excellent for observing the unique 'pockmarked' landscape of thousands of small lakes typical of the West Siberian Plain. During autumn, the changing colors of the deciduous trees mixed with evergreens create a vibrant tapestry.
Distance: 981 km (610 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: KGP (62.19039916992188, 74.53379821777344)
Route Type: Domestic
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