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Which side of the plane to sit from Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg) to Salekhard Airport (Salekhard)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a continuous and dramatic view of the Ural Mountains, the geographic spine that separates Europe from Asia, for nearly the entire duration of the flight.

Left Side Highlights
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Yekaterinburg Skyline

A panoramic view of the Sverdlovsk region's capital, including its modern high-rises and the Iset River shortly after takeoff.

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Ural Mountain Spine

Continuous views of the ancient mountain range, showing the transition from the Middle Urals to the more rugged Northern Urals.

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Boreal Forest

Vast stretches of the dark, coniferous Russian Taiga that remain largely untouched by human development.

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Subarctic Tundra

Visible ecological transition as the forest thins out and gives way to the mossy, treeless landscapes of the Arctic.

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Polar Ural Ridges

Striking views of the jagged, snow-dusted peaks that define the landscape as you approach the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

Sit on the left for the most iconic mountain views. Flights departing in the morning will have the sun behind the plane, illuminating the eastern slopes of the Urals perfectly. In late autumn and winter, keep a lookout for the stark contrast between the white mountain peaks and the dark forest valleys.

Right Side Highlights
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West Siberian Lowland

A perspective of one of the world's largest and flattest lowlands, stretching thousands of miles to the east.

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River Meanders

Intricate, silver ribbons of the Tura and Tavda rivers winding through the Siberian landscape in complex loops.

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The Mighty Ob

Breathtaking views of the Ob River, one of the longest in the world, as it broadens into massive floodplains near Salekhard.

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Siberian Wetlands

A mosaic of thousands of small lakes and peat bogs that characterize the northern reaches of the Tyumen region.

The right side is superior for viewing the massive scale of the Siberian river systems. On the final approach into Salekhard, the Ob River is the primary feature. If flying in June or July, the right side is excellent for experiencing the 'Midnight Sun' phenomenon as you cross the Arctic Circle.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,136 km (706 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)

Arrival: SLY (66.59079742431639, 66.61100006103516)

Route Type: Domestic

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