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 provides a panoramic view of the Tien Shan mountain range during departure and typically offers a clear view of the futuristic Astana skyline and the expansive Ob River system.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Gissar mountain range upon takeoff, the haunting remnants of the Aral Sea basin, and a superior perspective of the Southern Ural Mountains' rugged ridges during the descent.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the massive Tien Shan mountain range shortly after takeoff and follows the winding course of the Irtysh River during the descent into Omsk.
The left side provides superior views of the dramatic Kyzylkum Desert dunes and a better perspective of the Aral Sea's receding shoreline and salt flats during the mid-portion of the flight.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Pamir-Alay foothills upon departure and provides the best vantage point for the Aral Sea basin and the wide Volga River on descent into Kazan.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Gissar mountains upon departure and a closer look at the unique topography of the Aral Sea basin and the Ural River.