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TAS → ALA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent) to Almaty Airport (Alma-ata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular and continuous view of the Western and Northern Tian Shan mountain ranges, providing a dramatic contrast between the high-altitude peaks and the Kazakh plains.
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Ugam-Chatkal National Park
Stunning snow-capped peaks and deep river canyons visible almost immediately after departing Tashkent.
Talas Alatau
High-altitude ridges that form the natural border between Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
Trans-Ili Alatau
The magnificent mountain range that guards Almaty, featuring peaks exceeding 4,000 meters in height.
Shymbulak and Medeu
The world-famous high-altitude ice rink and ski resort nestled in the mountains just south of Almaty city.
Pskem River Valley
A rugged and beautiful valley with glacial meltwater rivers winding through the heart of the Western Tian Shan.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. For the best photography, book a morning flight when the sun illuminates the northern slopes of the Tian Shan. Ensure you get a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the dramatic 4,000-meter peaks during the descent into Almaty.
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Tashkent Cityscape
Immediate views of the sprawling Uzbek capital and its unique Soviet-era and modern architecture after takeoff.
Kazakh Steppe
The vast, seemingly endless flatlands of southern Kazakhstan that showcase the scale of the Central Asian landscape.
Ancient Silk Road Paths
Modern highways and rail lines that follow the historic trade routes connecting Tashkent and Almaty.
Kapshagay Reservoir
A distant northern view of the massive reservoir, often called the Almaty Sea, visible during the final descent phase.
Choose the left side if you are flying during a summer afternoon to avoid the direct southern sun. It offers better views of the urban layouts of Tashkent and the transition into the high-altitude steppe of Kazakhstan.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 679 km (422 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Arrival: ALA (43.35210037231445, 77.04049682617188)
Route Type: International
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