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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the snow-capped Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains and the sprawling city of Bishkek shortly after departure.
Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the snow-capped Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains and the sprawling city of Bishkek shortly after departure.
The Right Side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the high-altitude Tien Shan mountains to the vast, arid beauty of the Gobi Desert, including a rare aerial view of the massive Issyk-Kul Lake.
The right side offers unparalleled views of the heart of the Tian Shan mountains, including the massive alpine Lake Issyk-Kul and the highest peaks in the entire range.
The right side offers a dramatic sequence of scenery, starting with the snow-capped Tien Shan mountains, followed by the rugged Altai range, and culminating in a breathtaking approach over the southern tip of Lake Baikal.
While both sides offer world-class mountain scenery, the Right Side provides a stunning bird's-eye view of the turquoise Toktogul Reservoir and the dramatic Naryn River canyons.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic geological folds of the Zagros Mountains in Iran and typically provides the best view of the iconic Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, during the descent into DXB.
While both sides offer stunning mountain views, the right side is preferred for the spectacular crossing of the Caspian Sea, views of the Greater Caucasus range, and the iconic approach into Istanbul which often features the Bosphorus and the Black Sea coastline.
The left side provides a spectacular panorama of the high Pamir-Alay mountain ranges and the permanent glaciers of the southern Tian Shan.
The left side offers a more consistent parade of iconic landmarks, including the high peaks of the Tian Shan range, the vastness of the Anatolian plateau, and the legendary silhouette of Mount Ararat.
The Right Side offers a spectacular, continuous view of the towering Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, part of the northern Tien Shan range, which separates Bishkek and Almaty.
The Left Side is superior primarily due to the dramatic mountain views immediately after takeoff and better visibility of the diverse landscape transitions from Central Asian deserts to the Russian Black Earth region.
The left side offers a stunning panoramic view of the rugged Tien Shan mountain range and the dramatic transition from high-altitude peaks to the fertile Fergana Valley.
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains during departure and provides a better angle for viewing the Southern Ural ridge as the flight approaches Yekaterinburg.