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TJM → SGC
Which side of the plane to sit from Roshchino International Airport (Tyumen) to Surgut Airport (Surgut)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic crossing of the Ob River and the industrial infrastructure surrounding Surgut, including the famous Yugorsky Bridge.
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The Mighty Ob River
One of the world's longest rivers, featuring complex floodplains and multiple channels visible on approach.
Yugorsky Bridge
The iconic cable-stayed bridge spanning the Ob, often visible during the final descent into Surgut.
Oil Field Infrastructure
The industrial heart of Russia, with visible pipelines and flare stacks illuminating the landscape.
Lake Districts
Numerous small, circular kettle lakes dotting the landscape, reflecting the sky like scattered mirrors.
Tyumen Departure
Aerial views of the Tura River and the rapidly expanding urban landscape of Tyumen shortly after takeoff.
Request a window seat on the right for the approach into Surgut; the views of the Ob River are spectacular. On evening flights, look for the orange glow of gas flares from the surrounding oil fields.
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West Siberian Taiga
Vast, unbroken stretches of coniferous forest that define the landscape between Tyumen and Surgut.
Siberian Wetlands
Intricate patterns of peat bogs and marshes that form a mosaic of earth and water.
Irtysh River Basin
Distant views of the winding river systems that eventually feed into the great Ob.
Sit on the left during early morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. This side offers the best views of the deep green taiga during the long summer days of the north.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 650 km (404 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: TJM (57.1896018982, 65.3243026733)
Arrival: SGC (61.34370040893555, 73.40180206298828)
Route Type: Domestic
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