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VKO → NCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Vnukovo International Airport (Moscow) to Nukus Airport (Nukus)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Ustyurt Plateau escarpments and the lush Amu Darya river delta, which provides a striking contrast against the surrounding desert as you approach Nukus.
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Oka River Valley
Early flight views of the Oka River and the historic architecture of towns like Kolomna.
Saratov Reservoir
The massive expanse of the Volga River where it widens significantly near the city of Saratov.
Ustyurt Plateau
Dramatic limestone cliffs and chalky white escarpments that rise sharply from the desert floor.
Sarygamysh Lake
A large, turquoise body of water located on the border between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Amu Darya Delta
Intricate patterns of green irrigation channels and agriculture cutting through the desert near Nukus.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the Ustyurt Plateau cliffs, making them glow white and gold. During the descent into Nukus, watch for the stark line where the green irrigated fields of the Amu Darya river basin meet the orange desert sands.
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Moscow Outskirts
Aerial views of the dense urban layout and surrounding forests of the Moscow region shortly after takeoff.
Volga River Crossing
Sightings of Russia's longest river, specifically the wide stretches near the Samara and Saratov regions.
Kazakh Steppe
An endless horizon of the vast, open grasslands that define the central Eurasian landscape.
Aral Sea Basin
Views of the salt pans and the dry, white remains of the eastern Aral Sea bed, highlighting environmental changes.
Kyzylkum Desert
The 'Red Sand' desert of Central Asia, featuring unique geological ripples and arid textures.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look out for the white salt flats of the former Aral Sea bed, which appear almost like snow from cruising altitude. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to manage cabin heat over the steppe.
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Get eSIMs for UzbekistanDistance: 2,169 km (1,348 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: VKO (55.591499328599994, 37.2615013123)
Arrival: NCU (42.48839950561523, 59.62329864501953)
Route Type: International
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