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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers can see the winding Miass River and the expansive industrial zones of the Urals as the aircraft climbs over the surrounding plains.
Passengers can see the winding Miass River and the expansive industrial zones of the Urals as the aircraft climbs over the surrounding plains.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Caucasus, the Right Side is superior for the iconic approach into Yerevan, providing the most direct views of Mount Ararat and the high volcanic peaks of Armenia.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Aral Sea remnants, the Caspian Sea coastline, and the iconic Dubai skyline during the final approach into Al Maktoum International.
The right side offers a superior view of the Baraba Steppe's unique lake systems and the dramatic approach over the Novosibirsk Reservoir, often called the 'Ob Sea'.
The right side offers the most dramatic views, particularly during the second half of the flight when the flat desert landscapes of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan give way to the spectacular, jagged peaks of the Fan and Gissar mountain ranges in Tajikistan.
The right side offers superior views of the vast Russian river systems, including the massive Rybinsk Reservoir, and provides a spectacular panorama of St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Finland during the standard landing patterns at Pulkovo.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the vast Kazakh steppes to the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Western Tien Shan mountains during the descent into the Fergana Valley.
The right side is ideal for westbound travel as it avoids direct southern sun glare, offering crisp views of the northern Ural forests and the dramatic Volga-Kama river confluence.
While both sides offer views of the Ural Mountains and the vast Russian plains, the right side is generally superior for spotting major river confluences and the picturesque reservoir systems north of Moscow during the approach to Sheremetyevo.
The left side offers the most iconic geographical views, specifically the dramatic Samara Bend of the Volga River and the southern vistas of the South Ural Mountains.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Tien Shan mountain ranges and the lush, bowl-like geography of the Fergana Valley during the final approach into Namangan.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the industrial Ural region into the vast Kyzylkum Desert and the essential Syr Darya river valley during the descent.
The Left Side offers a superior vantage point for the vast Kazakh steppes and the dramatic approach toward the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains near the Kyrgyz border, often benefiting from better lighting during morning southbound flights.