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UGC → VOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Urgench Airport (Urgench) to Volgograd International Airport (Volgograd)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of environmental history and iconic landmarks, including the remnants of the Aral Sea, the crossing of the Ural River border between Asia and Europe, and a likely view of the massive Motherland Calls monument during the Volgograd approach.
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Sudochye Lake System
A significant wetland area in the Aral Sea basin, home to migratory birds and reed beds.
Aral Sea Basin
The hauntingly beautiful and tragic landscape of the former seabed and its receding shorelines to the north.
Ural River Crossing
The symbolic transition from Asia into Europe as you cross the river near the city of Atyrau.
Lake Elton
A massive, shimmering gold-and-white salt lake, one of the most mineral-rich bodies of water in the world.
The Motherland Calls
The world-famous 85-meter tall statue on Mamayev Kurgan is frequently visible during the descent into Volgograd.
The right side is essential for seeing the Aral Sea remnants early in the flight. During the approach to Volgograd International Airport, keep your camera ready for the city skyline and the Mamayev Kurgan memorial complex, which are usually best viewed from this side when landing from the north or east.
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Amu Darya River
The winding path of Central Asia's longest river visible shortly after takeoff from Urgench.
Ustyurt Plateau Chinks
Dramatic limestone escarpments and cliffs marking the edge of the high desert plateau.
Caspian Lowland
Vast, white salt flats and depressions located below sea level near the Russian-Kazakh border.
Volga-Akhtuba Floodplain
A striking green corridor of wetlands and forests cutting through the arid landscape near the destination.
Choose the left side for the most dramatic terrain textures of the Ustyurt Plateau. For morning flights, this side will be shaded, providing clearer, high-contrast views of the geological formations without the glare of the sun.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 1,503 km (934 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: UGC (41.58430099487305, 60.6417007446289)
Arrival: VOG (48.78250122070313, 44.34550094604492)
Route Type: International
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