Departing passengers can enjoy views of the expansive Krasnodar Reservoir and the winding Kuban River, with the dramatic Caucasus Mountains visible on the southern horizon during clear weather.
The Right Side offers a spectacular, continuous panorama of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, featuring Europe's highest peaks and dramatic alpine terrain.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Caucasus, the right side is superior for the iconic approach toward Mount Ararat and early views of the Black Sea coastline.
The Right Side is significantly more scenic, offering a spectacular panorama of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, including Mount Elbrus, and a dramatic approach over the high Alay and Tian Shan peaks into the Fergana Valley.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Greater Caucasus mountains at takeoff and the rugged Kopet Dag range near the destination.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, dominated by the majestic peaks of the Greater Caucasus shortly after takeoff and the dramatic mountain ranges surrounding the Fergana Valley upon arrival.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the high Caucasus peaks, including Mount Elbrus, and the best vantage point for Dubai's iconic coastal architecture upon arrival.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Greater Caucasus mountain range shortly after takeoff, followed by the vast Caspian Sea and the unique geography of the Turkmen coastline.
The left side provides a superior view of the inland Greater Caucasus mountain peaks and the iconic Sochi Olympic Park during the final approach into Adler.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the sparkling Adriatic coastline and the dramatic Balkan mountain ranges. As the flight approaches Italy, passengers on this side are often treated to a rare aerial view of the microstate of San Marino perched on Mount Titano.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transitions, from the distant peaks of the Caucasus during departure to the breathtaking snow-capped Tian Shan mountains on arrival in Kyrgyzstan.
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the shimmering Lake Tuz in Central Anatolia and the dramatic descent over the Troodos Mountains into the Akamas Peninsula before landing at Paphos.
While both sides offer views of the vast Russian plains, the right side is superior for its proximity to major water bodies like Lake Ladoga and the winding Don River, plus a better perspective of St. Petersburg during the standard approach.