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VVO → OVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Vladivostok International Airport (Vladivostok) to Tolmachevo Airport (Novosibirsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic mountain ranges of Southern Siberia, including the Sayan peaks and the southern, more mountainous basin of Lake Baikal.
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Sikhote-Alin Mountains
Visible shortly after takeoff, these rugged mountains are home to the rare Amur tiger.
Southern Lake Baikal
Stunning views of the world's deepest lake, framed by the snow-capped Khamar-Daban mountain range.
Eastern Sayan Mountains
Dramatic high-altitude alpine scenery as the flight crosses the border of Buryatia and Irkutsk Oblast.
Kuznetsk Basin (Kuzbass)
The industrial landscape and open-pit mines of one of the world's largest coal mining areas near Novokuznetsk.
Kemerovo Region
A mix of dense pine forests and urban industrial complexes visible during the descent.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Sayan Mountains. Lake Baikal usually appears approximately 2.5 to 3 hours into the flight. In winter, look for the unique turquoise ice patterns and pressure ridges on the southern surface of the lake.
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Ussuri Taiga
Vast stretches of untouched mixed forests of the Russian Far East near the start of the route.
Central Baikal & Olkhon
Views of the center of the lake, including the iconic Olkhon Island if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Krasnoyarsk & Yenisei River
The mighty Yenisei, one of the world's longest rivers, cutting through the Siberian taiga near Krasnoyarsk.
West Siberian Plain
The landscape flattens into a vast mosaic of marshes, forests, and fields as you approach Novosibirsk.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset if flying on an evening flight toward the west. It also provides a better view of the Angara River's source at Lake Baikal, which never freezes due to the water's speed and temperature.
Book Hotels in NovosibirskDistance: 3,730 km (2,318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 23 min
Departure: VVO (43.39899826049805, 132.14799499511722)
Arrival: OVB (55.012599945068, 82.650703430176)
Route Type: Domestic
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