During a typical northwest departure, you will see the city center and the Angara River stretching out toward the horizon.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for Lake Baikal immediately after takeoff and offers better views of the massive Siberian river systems and the historic confluence at Nizhny Novgorod.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the southwestern tip of Lake Baikal shortly after takeoff, followed by a dramatic view of the Lena River valley as you approach Ust-Kut.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the southern tip of Lake Baikal shortly after takeoff and offers better visibility of the diverse landscapes and cities of Southern Siberia and the Ural Mountains.
The Left Side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of Southern Siberia, including the southern tip of Lake Baikal immediately after takeoff and the most dramatic peaks of the Eastern Sayan mountain range throughout the cruise.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic high-altitude landscapes of Central Asia, including the fringes of Lake Baikal upon departure, the turquoise expanse of Lake Balkhash, and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan range during the descent into Bishkek.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of Lake Baikal immediately after takeoff, followed by a direct perspective of the rugged Siberian wilderness and the Sikhote-Alin mountain range.
The left side offers spectacular, close-up views of the rugged Eastern Sayan mountain ranges and the high-altitude plateaus near the Mongolian border.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the southern basin of Lake Baikal shortly after takeoff, along with the dramatic transitions of the Yakutian wilderness.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the winding Irkut River, the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, and a more direct view of the Gobi Desert's unique geology and the Great Wall approach into Beijing.
The right side offers superior views of the Yenisei River crossing, the urban landscape of Krasnoyarsk, and the expansive taiga of the Central Siberian Plateau.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain ranges of Central Asia, including the Sayan, Altai, and the majestic Tien Shan range near the arrival.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the transition from the Siberian taiga and the Sayan Mountains to the high-altitude plateaus of Central Asia and the lush, tropical mountain ranges of Northern Thailand.