Seeing Surgut from a plane
The oil capital of West Siberia, base of Surgutneftegas. Look for the Ob River's floodplain and the long bridge across it, with lakes and bogs to the horizon.
2 of our routes pass it. Khanty-Mansiy
The easy pick
Boston to Hong Kong: sit on the right, 497 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Hong Kong | Right | 497 min after takeoff |
| New York to Hong Kong | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 521 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Surgut from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Surgut from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Surgut at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.