Passengers on the left can observe the outskirts of Bukhara and the dramatic transition into the vast, arid landscapes of the Kyzylkum Desert.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the ancient oasis of Bukhara across the Zarafshan valley towards the towering snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan mountains near Tashkent.
The left side offers superior views of the winding Volga River, the northern Caspian coastline, and a more frequent view of the St. Petersburg city center and the Gulf of Finland during the descent.
The right side provides a superior view of the historical Bukhara skyline upon departure and a clearer perspective of the geographic boundary between Asia and Europe at the Ural River.