Departing passengers will see the sprawling southern districts of Dushanbe and the rugged terrain of the Varzob Valley as the aircraft climbs.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of Central Asia and Siberia, including the turquoise waters of Issyk-Kul and the rugged Altay Mountains.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the majestic Greater Caucasus Range and the snow-capped peak of Mount Elbrus as you approach southern Russia.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and the lush northern coastline of Turkey, culminating in a panoramic view of the Bosphorus upon approach to Istanbul.
The right side provides a dramatic exit from Tajikistan with views of the Hissar Range and a superior approach into St. Petersburg over Lake Ladoga and the Neva River delta.
The right side is superior for this northbound journey as it provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Gissar and Pamir-Alay mountain ranges immediately after takeoff, followed by the striking geological transitions of the southern Ural foothills.
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude Pamir-Alay mountain ranges immediately after takeoff and the dense lake district of the southern Urals during the descent into Chelyabinsk.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Pamir-Alay mountain ranges shortly after takeoff, followed by the vast expanse of the Kyzylkum Desert and the unique landscape of the Aral Sea basin.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic ecological transition of the Aral Sea basin, the stark cliffs of the Ustyurt Plateau, and the majestic approach over the Volga River.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Hissar and Fan mountain ranges shortly after takeoff and follows the southern foothills of the Ural Mountains upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Gissar mountain peaks during takeoff and the dramatic northern face of the Kopet Dag range during the descent into Iran.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Fan Mountains immediately after takeoff and superior views of the winding Volga River and Ustyurt Plateau during the cruise and descent phases.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Zeravshan mountains upon departure, the intricate green network of the Volga Delta near Astrakhan, and the scenic descent over the Don River basin.