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SVX → ROV
Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Platov International Airport (Rostov)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Ural Mountains' southern descent and the expansive Volga River crossings near Saratov, all while benefiting from better lighting during typical afternoon schedules.
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Yekaterinburg Skyline
Clear views of the 'Vysotsky' skyscraper and the city's urban sprawl immediately after takeoff from Koltsovo.
Southern Ural Foothills
The scenic transition where the ancient Ural mountain range levels out into the vast Russian plains.
Volga River Crossing
A magnificent view of Russia's longest river, specifically the wide stretches near Saratov and the Engels bridge.
Don River Basin
The characteristic 'black earth' agricultural patterns and rolling steppes of the Voronezh and Rostov regions.
Volga-Don Canal
Distant views of the engineering marvel connecting the two great rivers near the Volgograd region.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be on the right. This side is particularly spectacular in autumn when the steppe vegetation turns deep gold. Look for the wide, blue ribbon of the Volga about 90 minutes into the flight.
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Bashkortostan Forests
Dense, lush green forest cover and the winding Belaya River during the first third of the flight.
Zhiguli Mountains
The unique limestone hills of the Samara Bend, appearing as a dramatic interruption in the flat landscape.
Tsimlyansk Reservoir
One of the largest man-made reservoirs in Russia, resembling an inland sea on the approach to Rostov.
Don River Meanders
Intricate, loop-like curves of the Don River as the aircraft begins its final descent into Platov.
Platov Approach
A clear view of the modern terminal architecture of Rostov's new international gateway during landing.
The right side offers the best views of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir during the descent. However, during mid-day flights, the sun can be quite intense on this side. Keep your window shade down during the cruise phase to prevent cabin heat, then open it 20 minutes before landing for the Don river views.
Book Hotels in RostovDistance: 1,746 km (1,085 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Arrival: ROV (47.493888, 39.924722)
Route Type: Domestic
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