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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most iconic views of the journey, including a spectacular panorama of Lake Baikal and the southern Siberian mountain ranges.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Amur River Basin

Visible shortly after takeoff, this massive river marks the winding border between Russia and China.

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Lake Baikal

The world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive blue crescent roughly 3 hours into the flight.

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Sayan Mountains

Dramatic snow-capped peaks visible to the south as the flight traverses Central Siberia.

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Novosibirsk & Ob River

Aerial views of the 'Capital of Siberia' and the massive bridges crossing the Ob River.

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Southern Ural Mountains

The ancient mountain range signifying the transition from the Asian continent into Europe.

To capture Lake Baikal, look out approximately 2.5 to 3 hours after departure. On daytime westbound flights, the sun will be on this side for most of the journey, which can cause glare; high-quality sunglasses are recommended for viewing. During winter, the lake's ice formations and pressure ridges are clearly visible from cruising altitude.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Stanovoy Highlands

A rugged and remote mountain system in the Russian Far East with deep valleys.

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Central Siberian Plateau

A vast, high-altitude wilderness area characterized by ancient volcanic rock and dense taiga.

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Yenisei River

One of the world's great rivers, visible as it flows north toward the Arctic Ocean.

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Northern Lights Potential

On night flights, this north-facing side offers an excellent vantage point for the Aurora Borealis.

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Northern Ural Peaks

A view of the more remote and jagged northern sections of the Ural mountain chain.

Choose the right side for more comfortable photography as you will be facing away from the sun, resulting in more saturated colors of the Siberian landscape. For night flights, this is the superior side for spotting the Aurora Borealis, especially during the autumn and winter months. The right side also offers a better view of the endless, untouched wilderness of the northern taiga.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,410 km (3,983 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 32 min

Departure: VVO (43.39899826049805, 132.14799499511722)

Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)

Route Type: Domestic

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