ARH (Archangelsk) window seat guide

Best window seat at Talagi Airport

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Northern Dvina River delta, Archangelsk city, Dvina Bay

LandingLEFT

Northern Dvina River delta, Arkhangelsk city, Kego Island

🛫 Taking Off from Archangelsk (ARH)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting on runway 26 heads west-southwest, and the city of Archangelsk sits almost directly along that path but slightly south, putting it and the braided channels of the Northern Dvina River delta on the left side of the aircraft. You'll get a good look at the river splitting into multiple distributaries as it approaches Dvina Bay before the plane continues west.
Look forNorthern Dvina River delta, Archangelsk city, Dvina Bay (White Sea), surrounding taiga forest and wetlands

🛬 Landing at Archangelsk (ARH)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 26 means approaching from the east and flying west, with Arkhangelsk sitting just south of the airport. Left-side passengers get a clear view of the city and the braided channels of the Northern Dvina River delta as it fans out toward the White Sea.
Look forNorthern Dvina River delta, Arkhangelsk city, Kego Island, distant White Sea coastline

Talagi Airport is a modest regional airport with a single concrete runway, handling domestic flights connecting Arkhangelsk to Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian cities.

⛰️ Elevation62 ft
🛫 Runways1 (08/26)
✈️ HubSmartavia

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Talagi Airport (ARH)?

At Talagi Airport in Archangelsk: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Northern Dvina River delta, Archangelsk city, Dvina Bay (White Sea), surrounding taiga forest and wetlands.

What can I see during takeoff from Talagi Airport in Archangelsk?

When taking off from Talagi Airport (ARH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 26 heads west-southwest, and the city of Archangelsk sits almost directly along that path but slightly south, putting it and the braided channels of the Northern Dvina River delta on the left side of the aircraft. You'll get a good look at the river splitting into multiple distributaries as it approaches Dvina Bay before the plane continues west. Notable sights include: Northern Dvina River delta, Archangelsk city, Dvina Bay (White Sea), surrounding taiga forest and wetlands.

What can I see when landing at Talagi Airport in Archangelsk?

When landing at Talagi Airport (ARH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 26 means approaching from the east and flying west, with Arkhangelsk sitting just south of the airport. Left-side passengers get a clear view of the city and the braided channels of the Northern Dvina River delta as it fans out toward the White Sea. Notable sights include: Northern Dvina River delta, Arkhangelsk city, Kego Island, distant White Sea coastline.

What factors affect the best window seat at Talagi Airport?

The best window seat at Talagi Airport (ARH) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Archangelsk (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.