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SVX → OVS
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Sovetskiy Airport (Sovetskiy)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular view of the Ural Mountains' ridgeline and the industrial landscape of the Sverdlovsk region before descending into the vast Siberian taiga.
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Ural Mountain Ridge
A continuous view of the ancient mountain range that serves as the natural border between Europe and Asia.
Nizhny Tagil Industrial Hub
Vast industrial complexes and open-pit mines visible as you head north from Yekaterinburg.
Mount Kachkanar
One of the highest peaks in the Middle Urals, often topped with snow or mist depending on the season.
Virgin Taiga
Dense, untouched coniferous forests that stretch to the horizon as the landscape becomes more remote.
For the best visibility of the mountain ridges, choose the left side on a morning flight to avoid direct sun glare. In winter, the contrast between the white snow-covered peaks and the dark green forests is particularly photogenic. Watch for the 'Old Sobol' industrial landmarks early in the flight.
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Eastern Yekaterinburg
Aerial views of the city's expanding residential districts and the Shartash forest park shortly after takeoff.
Tura River Meanders
The winding path of the Tura River creates intricate silver patterns across the flat plains below.
West Siberian Wetlands
Expansive peat bogs and thousands of small glacial lakes characteristic of the Tyumen region's northern reaches.
Serov and Ivdel
Glimpses of regional mining towns that serve as the last outposts of civilization before reaching Sovetskiy.
The right side is better for afternoon flights when the sun illuminates the wetlands and river systems. Look for the distinct 'oxbow lakes' formed by the shifting riverbeds. This side is also excellent for observing the vastness of the West Siberian Plain.
Book Hotels in SovetskiyDistance: 534 km (332 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: OVS (61.326622009277344, 63.60191345214844)
Route Type: Domestic
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