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URC → DYU
Which side of the plane to sit from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi) to Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the massive Pamir mountain range, the Fedchenko Glacier, and the stark contrast where the Tianshan meets the Taklamakan Desert.
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Bogda Peak
Look out shortly after takeoff for the highest peak in the eastern Tianshan, often shrouded in snow year-round.
Taklamakan Desert Edge
Witness the vast golden sands of the Tarim Basin stretching south towards the horizon.
Fedchenko Glacier
A breathtaking view of one of the longest glaciers in the world outside the polar regions, located in the Pamirs.
Pamir Plateau
Fly over the 'Roof of the World,' featuring some of the highest and most rugged terrain on the planet.
Southern Dushanbe
Panoramic views of the capital city and the Varzob River valley during the final descent.
For morning flights, the left side provides excellent lighting for photography of the Pamir peaks without direct sun glare. Ensure you have a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the scale of the glaciers. The high altitude of these mountains means they are visible for a significant portion of the flight.
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Aerial views of the jagged northern ridges and deep alpine valleys bordering Kazakhstan.
Fergana Valley
A glimpse of the lush, fertile green plains that contrast sharply with the surrounding arid mountains.
Syr Darya Headwaters
Watch for the winding river systems that feed into the Aral Sea basin further west.
Gissar Range
Rugged mountain walls that frame the northern side of the Dushanbe basin during the approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the golden hour light hitting the Gissar Range. Keep an eye out for the transition from the high, desolate Tianshan peaks into the populated agricultural pockets of the Fergana region. Clouds can often settle in the valleys, so clear days provide the best contrast.
Book Hotels in DushanbeDistance: 1,665 km (1,035 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Arrival: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Route Type: International
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