Istanbul to Tashkent is 2,086 miles (3,358 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The right side wins across all three phases: the Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline at takeoff, the Caucasus peaks and Caspian coastline glimpsed to the south during cruise, and the Tian Shan foothills framing the descent into Tashkent, while the left side offers mostly open Black Sea water and flat Kazakh steppe.
Flight Path
Greater Caucasus Mountains near the Georgia-Russia-Dagestan border, the Caspian Sea crossing, and the arid Kyzylkum Desert fringes of Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
RIGHTDeparting IST toward the east, the right side gets the classic view back over the Bosphorus, the historic peninsula, and the Sea of Marmara as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its easterly heading. The left side mostly shows the open, featureless Black Sea.
Landing at TAS
RIGHTOn approach into Tashkent from the west, the right side faces south toward the Chatkal foothills of the Tian Shan, which rise abruptly beyond the flat Uzbek plain. The left side shows only the featureless steppe stretching toward the Syr Darya basin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Tashkent. The right side wins across all three phases: the Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline at takeoff, the Caucasus peaks and Caspian coastline glimpsed to the south during cruise, and the Tian Shan foothills framing the descent into Tashkent, while the left side offers mostly open Black Sea water and flat Kazakh steppe.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing IST toward the east, the right side gets the classic view back over the Bosphorus, the historic peninsula, and the Sea of Marmara as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its easterly heading. The left side mostly shows the open, featureless Black Sea. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul historic peninsula (Hagia Sophia/Topkapi area), Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands.
What can I see when landing at Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?
When landing at Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Tashkent from the west, the right side faces south toward the Chatkal foothills of the Tian Shan, which rise abruptly beyond the flat Uzbek plain. The left side shows only the featureless steppe stretching toward the Syr Darya basin. Notable sights include: Chatkal Range foothills (Tian Shan), Tashkent city grid, irrigated farmland belts.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tashkent?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,086 miles (3,358 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Tashkent flight path pass over?
Greater Caucasus Mountains near the Georgia-Russia-Dagestan border, the Caspian Sea crossing, and the arid Kyzylkum Desert fringes of Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan