During a typical northwest departure, you will see the city center and the Angara River stretching out toward the horizon.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as the sun is typically to the south. You get excellent views of the Angara and Yenisei rivers and a more rugged perspective of the Northern Ural Mountains.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Eastern Sayan mountain peaks and a final glimpse of the southern tip of Lake Baikal shortly after takeoff.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the initial climb over Lake Baikal's northern reaches and the dramatic crossing of the Lena River basin.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the vast Bratsk Reservoir and the iconic hydroelectric dam during the descent into Bratsk, plus a distant view of Lake Baikal after takeoff.