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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers on the left side can catch glimpses of the Dnieper River and the Kyiv city skyline as the aircraft climbs out toward the west.
Passengers on the left side can catch glimpses of the Dnieper River and the Kyiv city skyline as the aircraft climbs out toward the west.
The right side offers superior panoramic views of the historic Kiev skyline at takeoff and provides the most iconic perspective of the Bosphorus Strait and the European side of Istanbul during the descent.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Samara Bend on the Volga and the southern Ural peaks, followed by the winding Irtysh river.
The Left Side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the majestic High Tatras of the Carpathian range and the winding Rhine River valley as the aircraft moves west.
The right side provides an exceptional perspective of the Dnieper River's southern curves, the northern coastline of the Sea of Azov, and the sprawling Don River Delta upon arrival in Rostov.
The right side is generally superior as it offers sweeping views of the northern edge of the Caucasus Mountains across the Black and Caspian Seas, followed by a dramatic entry into the Central Asian deserts.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the flight, including a clear perspective of the Kiev city skyline shortly after takeoff and the city of Minsk during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the Turkish Riviera, the island of Cyprus, and the dramatic coastline of Israel during the final approach.
The left side is superior primarily due to the lighting conditions. As you travel east, the sun remains to the south, providing clear, front-lit views of the Samara Bend on the Volga and the unique salt lakes of Northern Kazakhstan without the glare often experienced on the right.
The left side offers the most diverse scenery, including the sprawling cityscape of Kiev and the Dnieper River upon departure, followed by the sweeping Baltic coastline and potential views of the historic Baltic capitals.
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Curonian Spit and Lagoon during the descent into Kaliningrad, along with a clearer perspective of the Dnieper River and northern marshes.
The right side offers superior views of the Dnieper River's wide basins shortly after takeoff and provides a direct line of sight to the historic city of Poltava and the meandering Vorskla River mid-flight.
The left side offers a superior sequence of geographical features, including the rugged Dinaric Alps of the Balkans and a direct crossing of the Adriatic Sea, concluding with the dramatic Apennine peaks of central Italy.