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UFA → SVX
Which side of the plane to sit from Ufa International Airport (Ufa) to Koltsovo Airport (Yekaterinburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
Flying East-Northeast from Ufa, the right side offers the most dramatic views of the higher peaks of the Southern Urals and the winding river systems that carve through the taiga.
Mount Yamantau
The highest peak of the Southern Urals, often shrouded in mystery and snow-capped in winter.
Belaya River Curves
Watch the silver thread of the Agidel river winding through deep limestone valleys.
Taganay Ridges
Visible in the distance, these jagged quartzite ridges are a hallmark of the Ural landscape.
Lake Itkul
A perfectly shaped mirror-like lake located at the border of the Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions.
Yekaterinburg Skyline
On the standard approach to SVX, the city's modern skyscrapers like the Vysotsky and Iset towers are visible.
The right side is superior for mountain spotting. Aim for an afternoon flight to have the sun illuminate the western slopes of the Ural range, providing high-contrast views of the mountain relief. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for the best mountain peaks.
Ufa City Center
Excellent views of the confluence of the Belaya and Ufa rivers shortly after takeoff.
Bashkir Taiga
Dense coniferous forests stretching toward the northern horizon as the plane gains altitude.
Industrial Pervouralsk
As the plane descends, observe the massive industrial complexes and smoke stacks characterizing the Ural's manufacturing heart.
Volchikhinskoye Reservoir
A large body of water often referred to as the 'Sverdlovsk Sea' visible on final approach.
Choose the left side for better views of Ufa's urban sprawl during departure and the distinct transition into the industrial landscape of the Sverdlovsk region. Morning flights are ideal to avoid direct glare from the sun which sits to the south.
Distance: 393 km (244 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: UFA (54.55749893188501, 55.874401092529)
Arrival: SVX (56.743099212646, 60.802700042725)
Route Type: Domestic
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