Takeoff offers views of the industrial Avtozavodsky district and the dense urban sprawl of Nizhny Novgorod to the east.
The left side offers superior views of the major Russian river systems and the dramatic transition from the Russian plains into the rugged Kazakh steppe and the distant Tien Shan mountain foothills.
The left side offers superior views of the Nizhny Novgorod city center upon departure and the iconic Moscow skyline, including the Federation Tower, during the final approach into Sheremetyevo.
The right side provides a superior view of the majestic Volga-Oka confluence upon departure and offers the most consistent opportunity to spot the Moscow skyline during the approach into Domodedovo.