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SVX → MRV
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Mineralnyye Vody Airport (Mineralnye Vody)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the definitive view of the Greater Caucasus Range and the iconic double peaks of Mount Elbrus during the approach to Mineralnye Vody.
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Southern Ural Foothills
The final ridges of the Ural mountain system visible shortly after departure from Yekaterinburg.
Manych-Gudilo Lake
A sprawling, shallow salt lake located in the Kuma-Manych Depression, appearing as a silver streak in the steppe.
Greater Caucasus Range
The dramatic wall of mountains separating Europe and Asia becomes visible on the horizon during the descent.
Mount Elbrus
Europe's highest peak, a stunning dormant volcano with two distinct snow-capped summits clearly visible to the South.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views. Mount Elbrus usually appears about 20-30 minutes before landing. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Caucasus peaks perfectly. In winter, the landscape is a pristine white, but summer offers better contrast between the green plains and snow-capped peaks.
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Saratov & Volga River
Broad views of the mighty Volga River and the urban sprawl of Saratov roughly midway through the flight.
Don Steppes
Vast agricultural patterns and geometric golden fields that characterize the southern Russian heartland.
Laccolith Mountains
Unique isolated hills like Mount Beshtau and Zmeyka that rise abruptly from the flat plains near the destination.
The right side is excellent for observing the industrial and agricultural geography of Russia. Look for the massive bends of the Don River. As the plane prepares for landing, you will see the isolated 'islands' of mountains typical of the Mineralnye Vody region, which are geologically distinct from the main Caucasus range.
Book Hotels in Mineralnye VodyDistance: 1,862 km (1,157 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: MRV (44.22510147094727, 43.08190155029297)
Route Type: Domestic
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