From GYD?
Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side will see the Baku city skyline, featuring the Flame Towers and the Caspian Sea coastline as the plane climbs.
Passengers on the right side will see the Baku city skyline, featuring the Flame Towers and the Caspian Sea coastline as the plane climbs.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Greater Caucasus Mountains shortly after departure, followed by the lush greenery of the Central Russian Upland and historical landmarks like Lake Ilmen.
The left side offers a superior view of the geographic transition from the Caucasus across the Ural boundary and into the heart of the Siberian river systems.
The left side is slightly preferred as it provides a better view of the Absheron Peninsula upon departure, the southern tail of the Ural Mountains (Mugodzhar Hills), and the intricate river systems of Western Siberia during the descent.