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UKK → PLX
Which side of the plane to sit from Ust-Kamennogorsk Airport (Ust Kamenogorsk) to Semipalatinsk Airport (Semiplatinsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft provides superior views of the winding Irtysh River and the dramatic foothills of the Altai Mountains during the initial climb and descent.
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Altai Foothills
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Altai mountain range are visible to the east shortly after takeoff.
Irtysh River Bends
Exquisite views of the silver river winding through the landscape like a giant snake.
Relic Pine Forest
The unique Zhanasemey pine forest, one of the few relic forests in the region, appears on the approach to Semey.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun illuminates the mountains and the river. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from UKK to capture the confluence of the Ulba and Irtysh rivers.
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Ust-Kamenogorsk Outskirts
A panoramic view of the city's industrial southern districts and the start of the vast Kazakh steppe.
Shulbinsk Reservoir
The expansive blue waters of the Shulbinsk hydroelectric dam visible in the distance during mid-flight.
Kazakh Steppe
Witness the scale of the Central Asian plains stretching endlessly towards the horizon.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the golden steppe. On departure, look down for the massive metallurgical plants that define the region's economy.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 165 km (103 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: UKK (50.036598205566406, 82.49420166015625)
Arrival: PLX (50.351295, 80.234398)
Route Type: Domestic
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