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TAS → CEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent) to Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (Chelyabinsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic ecological landscape of the Aral Sea basin and the rising ridges of the Southern Ural Mountains during the final descent.
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Tashkent Cityscape
Aerial views of the Uzbek capital's unique blend of Soviet architecture and modern parks shortly after takeoff.
Kyzylkum Desert
Vast expanses of red sand dunes and ancient geological formations stretching across the Uzbek-Kazakh border.
Aral Sea Basin
Distal views of the North Aral Sea and the white salt crusts of the Aralkum Desert, showcasing a unique environmental landscape.
Mugodzhar Hills
The southern-most tip of the Ural Mountains, appearing as rugged, rocky ridges amidst the flat Kazakh steppe.
Chelyabinsk Industrial Hub
Views of the massive metallurgical plants and the Miass River as the plane lines up for the approach into Balandino.
Sit on the left (port) side for potential sightings of the Aral Sea's remains. On evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the Kazakh steppe, creating high-contrast shadows on the desert floor. In winter, look for the 'snow line' where the desert transition into the frozen Urals.
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Western Tien Shan
Distant glimpses of the snow-capped Chatkal and Pskem mountain ranges visible to the east during the initial climb.
Syr Darya River
The winding path of one of Central Asia's longest rivers as it cuts a green ribbon through the arid plains.
Kazakh Steppe
The endless horizon of the great Eurasian Steppe, changing colors from gold to deep brown depending on the season.
Ural Foothills
The gradual transition from open grassland to the forested slopes of the Chelyabinsk region as you move north.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of the Syr Darya river crossings. Keep an eye out for small, isolated salt lakes that dot the landscape in northern Kazakhstan.
Book Hotels in ChelyabinskDistance: 1,662 km (1,033 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Arrival: CEK (55.305801, 61.5033)
Route Type: International
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