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TAS → VOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent) to Volgograd International Airport (Volgograd)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Ustyurt Plateau escarpments and the stark, haunting remnants of the southern Aral Sea basin.
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Tashkent Urban Landscape
Bird's-eye view of the Uzbek capital's grid and the iconic Tashkent TV Tower upon departure.
Kyzylkum Desert
Vast stretches of reddish sand dunes and ancient dry riverbeds across western Uzbekistan.
Aral Sea Basin
The southern remnants of the shrinking Aral Sea, showing white salt flats and the 'Cemetery of Ships' near Muynak.
Ustyurt Plateau Escarpments
Dramatic limestone cliffs and chalk formations that define the border of the plateau.
Volga-Don Canal
The strategic waterway connecting the two great rivers as the aircraft descends into Volgograd.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is crucial for seeing the environmental scale of the Aral Sea. Look down shortly after reaching cruising altitude to spot the intricate patterns of the desert irrigation systems.
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Western Tien Shan
Distant views of the snow-capped peaks towards the Kyrgyzstan border during the initial climb.
Salt Pans
Highly reflective salt crusts and seasonal lakes scattered across the Caspian Depression.
The Mighty Volga
Russia's longest river appearing as a massive blue ribbon winding through the steppe.
The Motherland Calls
If approaching from the north, catch a glimpse of the colossal statue atop Mamayev Kurgan.
The right side is excellent for capturing the scale of the Volga River during the final approach. In winter, the frozen landscape of the Russian steppe provides high-contrast photography opportunities. Keep an eye out for the vast industrial complexes of Volgograd during landing.
Book Hotels in VolgogradDistance: 2,119 km (1,317 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 50 min
Departure: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Arrival: VOG (48.78250122070313, 44.34550094604492)
Route Type: International
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