Departing passengers will see the sprawling city of Sulaymaniyah and the dramatic Goizha and Azmar mountain ridges bordering the urban area.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the Black Sea coastline, the Carpathian Mountains, and the stunning river-centric layouts of Budapest and Prague.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the rugged Zagros Mountains shortly after takeoff and the most dramatic views of the Alps during the descent into Munich, benefiting from better lighting for photography on westbound daytime flights.
The left side offers a superior sequence of diverse landmarks, including the rugged Taurus Mountains, the historic Bosphorus crossing in Istanbul, the majestic Carpathians, and a clear view of Warsaw before crossing the Baltic Sea.
The Right Side is superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the Mesopotamian marshlands, Kuwait City's skyline, and the iconic architectural wonders of Dubai during the final approach.
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the vast Zagros mountain range and the intricate Iranian coastline before crossing the Persian Gulf.
The left side offers a stunning panorama of the northern Zagros peaks and provides a clear view of the Alborz mountain range and the southern fringes of the Tehran metropolis during the final descent into IKA.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the rugged Taurus Mountains and the striking contrast of the Black Sea coast during the final approach into Istanbul.
The left side offers a superior view of Iraq's iconic river systems, including the Euphrates, and the striking blue contrast of the Anbar desert lakes.