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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers on the left side can often spot the distant Moscow city skyline and the MKAD ring road as the aircraft climbs and turns north.
Passengers on the left side can often spot the distant Moscow city skyline and the MKAD ring road as the aircraft climbs and turns north.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography on this eastbound route, avoiding direct glare while providing excellent views of the Ural mountain range and the vast Siberian forest expanses.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Russian coastline as you approach the Kaliningrad exclave and the unique Curonian Lagoon during the descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the Azov coastline and the picturesque Mius estuary during the final descent into Taganrog, coupled with better sunset perspectives on evening flights.
The left side offers superior views of the vast Volga River system and the sprawling Cheboksary Reservoir during the descent, along with a better chance to spot the confluence of major rivers.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as it faces north, away from the direct sun. It provides a better chance of seeing the Mazurian Lake District and typically offers the iconic view of the Berlin skyline during the descent into Tegel.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Volga River's northern bank and the iconic skyline of Kazan, including the Kremlin, during the final descent.
The right side is generally preferred for this route as it offers the best chance to spot the Moscow skyline upon departure and provides a more direct view of the Vilnius city center and the Neris River during the final approach into Lithuania.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for observing the intricate meanders of the Oka River shortly after takeoff and offers the best angle of the massive Volga River and the Engels bridge during the final approach into Saratov.
The left side is generally superior for witnessing the massive scale of the Volga River and the President's Bridge, one of the longest in Russia, as you descend into Ulyanovsk.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the shifting landscape, from the lush Russian plains to the stark beauty of the Kyzylkum Desert and the unique aerial perspective of the receding Aral Sea coastline.
The left side provides a more diverse viewing experience, including potential sightings of major European urban centers like Warsaw and Berlin, and a superior perspective of the Peak District on final approach.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the meandering river systems of Russia and the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Dniester River gorge during the approach into Moldova.