The left (south-facing) side offers dramatic Tian Shan mountain views right after takeoff from Bishkek and a last glimpse of the range's western foothills on approach to Tashkent, while the right side faces only the flat, monotonous Kazakh and Uzbek steppe for the entire flight.
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Flight Path
Bishkek to Tashkent is 294 miles (473 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Southern Kazakh steppe, the Karatau range foothills visible far to the south, and the Syr Darya river valley as the route crosses into Uzbekistan
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Takeoff from BSZ
LEFTDeparting Manas on the typical westbound runway 26, the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range of the Tian Shan rises abruptly just south of the Chuy Valley, with snow-capped peaks over 4,800m visible almost immediately after rotation. The right side only shows the flat, featureless Kazakh steppe to the north.
Landing at TAS
LEFTOn approach into Tashkent from the east, the hazy outline of the Chatkal and Pskem ranges (the western edge of the Tian Shan) remains visible to the south before the aircraft descends over the flat, irrigated plains near the Syr Darya basin. The right side shows only the featureless Kyzylkum desert fringe to the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manas International Airport (BSZ) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bishkek to Tashkent. The left (south-facing) side offers dramatic Tian Shan mountain views right after takeoff from Bishkek and a last glimpse of the range's western foothills on approach to Tashkent, while the right side faces only the flat, monotonous Kazakh and Uzbek steppe for the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Manas International Airport in Bishkek?
During takeoff from Manas International Airport (BSZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Manas on the typical westbound runway 26, the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range of the Tian Shan rises abruptly just south of the Chuy Valley, with snow-capped peaks over 4,800m visible almost immediately after rotation. The right side only shows the flat, featureless Kazakh steppe to the north. Notable sights include: Kyrgyz Ala-Too range, Chuy Valley farmland, Ala Archa gorge area.
What can I see when landing at Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?
When landing at Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Tashkent from the east, the hazy outline of the Chatkal and Pskem ranges (the western edge of the Tian Shan) remains visible to the south before the aircraft descends over the flat, irrigated plains near the Syr Darya basin. The right side shows only the featureless Kyzylkum desert fringe to the north. Notable sights include: Chatkal/Pskem foothills, Syr Darya river basin, Tashkent's irrigated farmland.
How long is the flight from Bishkek to Tashkent?
The flight from Manas International Airport (BSZ) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 294 miles (473 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bishkek to Tashkent flight path pass over?
Southern Kazakh steppe, the Karatau range foothills visible far to the south, and the Syr Darya river valley as the route crosses into Uzbekistan