Samarkand

12 flight routes pass within 30 km of Samarkand.

Samarkand
🕌 City · Uzbekistan

Photo: Registan_-_Gusjer.jpg: Gustavo Jeronimo from Aranjuez, Spain derivative work: MrPanyGoff · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The ancient Silk Road city in Uzbekistan with turquoise-tiled mosques and madrasas. The Registan square and surrounding oasis city are visible on flights across Central Asia.
12Flight Routes
2 kmClosest Pass
🕌 CityType

Routes that pass it12

DOH → TAS Doha to Tashkent · 2 km Both Sides TAS → DOH Tashkent to Doha · 2 km Both Sides IST → SKD Istanbul to Samarkand · 6 km Right SKD → IST Samarkand to Istanbul · 6 km Left BKK → MUC Bangkok to Munich · 7 km Right MUC → BKK Munich to Bangkok · 7 km Left CAI → PVG Cairo to Shanghai · 11 km Left PVG → CAI Shanghai to Cairo · 11 km Right PIA → PNQ Peoria to Pune · 14 km Right PNQ → PIA Pune to Peoria · 14 km Left AMD → ORD Ahmedabad to Chicago · 23 km Right ORD → AMD Chicago to Ahmedabad · 23 km Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Samarkand from a plane?

Yes — 12 flight routes pass within 30 km of Samarkand. The closest routes include Doha to Tashkent, Tashkent to Doha, Istanbul to Samarkand. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 2 km away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Samarkand?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Samarkand: on a Doha to Tashkent flight, visible from both sides; on a Tashkent to Doha flight, visible from both sides; on a Istanbul to Samarkand flight, sit on the Right side.