Loading map...
UTS → SCW
Which side of the plane to sit from Ust-Tsylma Airport (Ust-Tsylma) to Syktyvkar Airport (Syktyvkar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the ancient Timan Ridge and the complex network of wetlands and lakes that define the Komi landscape.
Timan Ridge
Observe the low, ancient eroded mountains that form the watershed of the Russian North.
Arctic Wetlands
A complex mosaic of peat bogs and kettle lakes creates shimmering patterns on the ground.
Syktyvkar Industrial Hub
View the massive Mondi Syktyvkar paper mill and industrial zones on approach.
City Panorama
Clear views of the Komi Republic capital's residential districts and the Sysola River confluence.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Timan Ridge. The landscape is particularly dramatic during the spring thaw when the wetlands are fully saturated. Keep a lookout for the industrial scale of the paper mills on the outskirts of the city.
Pechora River Meanders
Catch the majestic curves of one of Russia's longest northern rivers immediately after takeoff.
Endless Taiga
Fly over the dense, untouched coniferous forests of the Virgin Komi region.
Izhma River Basin
Aerial views of the winding Izhma river and its small riverside settlements.
Vychegda Lowlands
Agricultural clearings and floodplains as you descend into Syktyvkar.
Sit on the left for the best morning light. During winter, look for the stark contrast between the frozen Pechora river and the dark evergreen canopy. Best for spotting wildlife in forest clearings during summer dawns.
Distance: 427 km (265 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: UTS (65.43729400630001, 52.20033645629999)
Arrival: SCW (61.64699935913086, 50.84510040283203)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.