Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Kazakh steppe and the outskirts of Kokshetau as the aircraft climbs away from the runway.
The left side of the aircraft offers prime views of the expansive Lake Balkhash and the most dramatic perspectives of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range during the final descent into Almaty.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Volga River's famous Samara Bend and the limestone cliffs of the Zhiguli Mountains, coupled with better sun positioning for photography during typical flight times.