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UFA → DYU
Which side of the plane to sit from Ufa International Airport (Ufa) to Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Southern Ural Mountains shortly after takeoff and the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Pamir-Alay system during the descent into Tajikistan.
Southern Ural Mountains
The flight crosses the ancient, forested ridges of the Ural range, providing deep green vistas in summer and a white tundra landscape in winter.
Kazakh Steppe
A vast expanse of golden grasslands and remote settlements stretching across northern and central Kazakhstan.
Fann Mountains
As you approach Dushanbe, the left side provides the clearest views of the jagged, high-altitude peaks and glaciers of the Fann range.
Ufa Cityscape
Depending on the departure runway, you can see the Belaya River winding around the Ufa plateau and the city's industrial heart.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Pamir mountains during the descent. For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so have your sunglasses ready or wait until the plane turns south to avoid glare.
Kyzylkum Desert
The right side offers extensive views of the rippling red sand dunes and arid plains of the Kyzylkum Desert in Uzbekistan.
Aral Sea Remnants
On clear days, you can spot the hauntingly beautiful salt flats and the shrinking basins of the Aral Sea on the western horizon.
Silk Road Corridors
The flight path passes near ancient trade routes; you may see the modern sprawl of historic cities like Samarkand in the distance.
Gissar Range
During the final approach into Dushanbe, the right side looks toward the rugged Gissar mountain ridges that frame the city's western valley.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights as the sun sets to the west, casting dramatic shadows over the desert dunes and mountain ridges. Keep an eye out for the stark contrast between the desert and the irrigated green belts of the Amu Darya river basin.
Distance: 2,030 km (1,261 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 42 min
Departure: UFA (54.55749893188501, 55.874401092529)
Arrival: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Route Type: International
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