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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
As the plane climbs northeast, you will see the dramatic Trans-Ili Alatau mountains and the Almaty city skyline stretching along the southern horizon.
As the plane climbs northeast, you will see the dramatic Trans-Ili Alatau mountains and the Almaty city skyline stretching along the southern horizon.
The left side offers a magnificent perspective of the Tien Shan mountain range during departure and the majestic Mount Damavand on the final approach into Tehran.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Trans-Ili Alatau at takeoff, the towering peaks of the Kunlun range, and the breathtaking karst landscape of southern China.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the majestic Tien Shan mountains immediately upon departure and the spectacular folded tectonic ridges of the Zagros Mountains throughout the transit of Iran.
The right side offers immediate views of the highest peaks in the Tian Shan range after takeoff and a stunning approach over the Andaman Sea and the Strait of Malacca.
The left side provides a dramatic view of the Tian Shan range during takeoff and consistent views of the southern Caucasus and Turkey's lush northern coastline.
The left side is superior due to the breathtaking immediate departure views of the Tien Shan mountains and the dramatic crossing of the Volga River.
The left side offers a superior visual experience, beginning with the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Trans-Ili Alatau and concluding with the breathtaking limestone escarpments of the Ustyurt Plateau.
The left side offers a more dramatic landscape, featuring the towering Tien Shan mountains immediately after departure and the majestic Caucasus range midway through the journey.
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range immediately after takeoff from Almaty and potential glimpses of the Aral Sea's southern basins and the vast Kyzylkum desert landscape during the cruise phase.
The left side offers a spectacular view of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains during takeoff, the expansive Caspian Sea coastline, and the rugged peaks of the Carpathian Mountains before descending into Prague.
The right side is the clear winner for this transcontinental journey, offering a front-row seat to the turquoise Lake Balkhash shortly after takeoff and the majestic Lake Ladoga during the final descent, alongside the geographic transition of the Ural Mountains.
While both sides offer stunning views, the Right Side is superior for the approach into Baku, providing a majestic panorama of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the unique geography of the Absheron Peninsula.