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URC → OSS
Which side of the plane to sit from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi) to Osh Airport (Osh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled, close-up views of the dramatic Tianshan mountain peaks and their massive glaciers for the duration of the flight.
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Tianshan Glaciers
Spectacular views of high-altitude ice fields and permanent snow caps along the central Tianshan range.
Mount Bogda
Visible shortly after takeoff, this 5,445m peak is a spiritual and geographic landmark of the region.
Taklamakan Horizon
To the far south, the golden edges of the world's second-largest shifting sand desert meet the mountains.
Trans-Alay Peaks
Towering snow-capped summits that form the gateway into Kyrgyzstan's high-altitude interior.
For morning flights, this side offers the best lighting on the Tianshan's permanent snowfields without the afternoon glare. The contrast between the rocky peaks and the distant desert horizon is most visible here. Watch for the dramatic ascent right after leaving Urumqi where the mountains rise sharply from the basin.
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Junggar Basin
The vast, arid plains of northern Xinjiang stretching toward the horizon at the start of the journey.
Issyk-Kul Lake
If visibility is high, look north to spot the deep blue waters of this massive endorheic alpine lake.
Fergana Range
Rugged mountain ridges that separate the high plateau from the fertile valleys of Kyrgyzstan.
Sulayman Mountain
A sacred UNESCO World Heritage site standing alone in the center of Osh, visible during the final landing phase.
This side offers better views of the lush Fergana Valley greenery as you descend. Look out for the sacred Sulayman Mountain which marks the center of Osh during the final approach. If you are flying in the late afternoon, the lighting on the northern slopes can be very soft and atmospheric.
Book Hotels in OshDistance: 1,261 km (784 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Arrival: OSS (40.6090011597, 72.793296814)
Route Type: International
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