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TAS → AER
Which side of the plane to sit from Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent) to Sochi International Airport (Sochi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a magnificent panorama of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, including the possibility of spotting the twin peaks of Mount Elbrus, along with beautiful coastal views upon the final approach over the Black Sea.
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Greater Caucasus Range
Continuous views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks that separate Europe and Asia.
Mount Elbrus
The highest peak in Europe is often visible to the south, standing out with its distinct volcanic cones.
Caspian Sea Crossing
A vast expanse of deep blue as you transition from the Central Asian deserts toward the Caucasus.
Abkhazian Coastline
Dramatic views of the mountains meeting the Black Sea just before the final descent into Sochi.
A morning flight is ideal for the left side to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Caucasus peaks perfectly. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Caspian Sea; the transition to the mountains is sudden and spectacular. If the flight path takes a southern track, Elbrus will be very prominent midway through the journey.
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Ustyurt Plateau
The surreal, moon-like landscapes of the desert plateau in western Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Makhachkala Coast
The western shores of the Caspian Sea and the coastal plains of Dagestan.
Sochi Olympic Park
Clear views of the Fisht Stadium and the coastal cluster built for the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Sochi City Center
Aerial view of the Russian Riviera's largest resort city during the final landing pattern.
Choose the right side if you are interested in the final approach into Sochi Airport (AER). The plane typically descends over the sea and turns toward land, offering a great view of the Olympic cluster and the city's coastal architecture. It is also the better side for seeing the unique geological formations of the Central Asian steppes early in the flight.
Book Hotels in SochiDistance: 2,409 km (1,497 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Arrival: AER (43.449902, 39.9566)
Route Type: International
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