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YKS → KJA
Which side of the plane to sit from Yakutsk Airport (Yakutsk) to Yemelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast Central Siberian Plateau and the massive Vilyuy Reservoir, while also providing better lighting conditions on the typical West-Southwest trajectory.
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Central Siberian Plateau
Fly over some of the world's largest volcanic 'traps', featuring flat-topped mountains and deep canyons.
Vilyuy Reservoir
A massive, sprawling body of water that appears like a sapphire jewel in summer or a white desert in winter.
Diamond Province
The route passes north of the Mirny diamond region, where the rugged landscape reveals unique geological scars.
Yenisei River Valley
Witness the power of the mighty Yenisei as it flows north toward the Arctic Ocean during your descent.
Krasnoyarsk Skyline
Excellent views of the city's industrial architecture and the bridges spanning the Yenisei River.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. The Vilyuy Reservoir is a mid-flight highlight that is hard to miss. In winter, the crystalline formations of the frozen plateau rivers are particularly striking on this side.
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Lena River Braids
Upon departure from Yakutsk, observe the complex, multi-channeled patterns of one of the world's longest rivers.
Endless Taiga
Continuous vistas of the boreal forest stretching to the southern horizon towards the Aldan Highlands.
Sayan Foothills
On the final approach to Krasnoyarsk, look south for the distant, snow-capped ridges of the Eastern Sayan mountains.
Stolby Nature Reserve
Unique syenite rock pillars visible just south of the Yenisei River as the plane descends into the region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for spotting the Lena Pillars if the pilot takes a slightly southern departure corridor. Keep an eye out for the Angara River confluence shortly before landing.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 2,191 km (1,361 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 55 min
Departure: YKS (62.093299865722656, 129.77099609375)
Arrival: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)
Route Type: Domestic
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