Passengers on the right side can enjoy panoramic views of the Yenisei River and the Krasnoyarsk city skyline as the aircraft climbs away from the airport.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Yenisei River's winding course and the dramatic transition from the Siberian plains to the rugged Central Siberian Plateau.
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Yenisei River's eastern banks and the rising slopes of the Central Siberian Plateau.
The right side offers a superior view of the Eastern Sayan mountain range and the iconic southern shoreline of Lake Baikal before descending into the vast Inner Mongolian steppes.
While both sides offer views of the vast Siberian wilderness, the Right Side is the clear winner for the spectacular descent over the Mir diamond mine and the city of Mirny.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the vast Black Sea coastline during the final descent into Sochi.
The left side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic geological features of Central Asia, including the rugged Sayan Mountains and the majestic snow-capped Tian Shan range.
The right side is generally preferred for this westbound journey because it faces north, away from the direct glare of the sun, offering clear views of the Yenisei River at takeoff and the more dramatic ridges of the Northern Urals.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Siberian Taiga to the towering peaks of the Altai and Tien Shan mountain ranges.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Lena River's massive drainage basin and better sunlight for photography throughout the journey over the Siberian heartland.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Siberian Taiga to the massive Lake Balkhash and the snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan range.
Traveling south-southwest from Siberia to Central Asia, the left side offers the most dramatic scenery, including the rugged Altai Mountains and the majestic Tian Shan range during the approach to Tashkent.
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Sayan Mountains shortly after takeoff, the vast Mongolian Plateau, and the dramatic approach over the Great Wall and Taihang Mountains into the Beijing basin.