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UFA → NUX
Which side of the plane to sit from Ufa International Airport (Ufa) to Novy Urengoy Airport (Novy Urengoy)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Ural Mountains as the flight heads north, providing a dramatic contrast between the rugged peaks and the vast Siberian lowlands.
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Southern Ural Range
Visible shortly after takeoff, featuring the densely forested ridges and rocky outcrops of the Bashkortostan region.
Belaya River Meanders
The winding loops of the Belaya River cutting through deep valleys near the mountain foothills.
Vast Virgin Taiga
Endless stretches of dark coniferous forests that characterize the transition into the sub-arctic zone.
Arctic Transition
As you move north, watch the landscape change from dense forest to the sparse, stunted trees of the forest-tundra.
Frozen Plateaus
In winter, the stark white contrast of the Ural foothills against the dark Siberian sky is breathtaking.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun while illuminating the Ural peaks. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 20-40 minutes after departure for the most dramatic mountain terrain. During winter months, this side offers the best chance to see the low-hanging arctic sun casting long shadows over the snow.
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Ob River Basin
Views of one of the world's longest river systems and its intricate network of tributaries and oxbow lakes.
Oil and Gas Flares
A spectacular sight at night: bright orange flames from the massive gas fields of the Yamal-Nenets region.
Surgut Industrial Hub
Often visible in the distance, showing the sheer scale of energy infrastructure in the West Siberian Plain.
Thermokarst Lakes
Thousands of perfectly circular permafrost lakes dotting the landscape as you approach Novy Urengoy.
The right side is significantly better for night flights, as the gas flares of the Siberian energy heartland create an otherworldly glowing landscape. If flying during the day, look for the massive scale of the wetlands; however, be prepared for some sun glare if traveling during the morning hours.
Book Hotels in Novy UrengoyDistance: 1,696 km (1,054 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: UFA (54.55749893188501, 55.874401092529)
Arrival: NUX (66.06939697265625, 76.52030181884766)
Route Type: Domestic
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