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SVX → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the major river systems and the vast Novosibirsk Reservoir, along with the urban sprawl of Omsk.
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Omsk Cityscape
Pass directly south of Omsk, viewing the confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers and the city's heavy industrial zones.
The Ob Sea
Witness the massive Novosibirsk Reservoir, a focal point of the region's geography, during the descent into OVB.
Siberian Steppe
Observe the shift toward agricultural landscapes and more open plains typical of the southern Siberian route.
Ob River Bridges
On final approach, see the iconic bridges spanning the mighty Ob River near Novosibirsk's city center.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to see the sun reflecting off the Irtysh and Ob rivers. Keep your camera ready as you approach Novosibirsk for the best views of the Ob Sea reservoir.
Book Hotels in NovosibirskYekaterinburg Skyline
Glimpse the eastern edge of the Ural Mountains and the Sverdlovsk region's capital shortly after takeoff.
Endless Taiga
Fly over the dense coniferous forests that characterize the northern West Siberian Plain.
Meandering Rivers
The Tobol and Ishim rivers create complex, winding patterns through the flat marshy terrain below.
Snowy Expanse
In winter, the frozen landscape reveals intricate geometric patterns of frost and forest clearings.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides a clearer view of the remote northern marshlands and the transition from the Urals to the Siberian lowlands.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,370 km (851 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: Domestic
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