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 is generally superior for this route as it offers distant views of the High Tatras and, most importantly, provides the classic aerial panorama of Prague Castle and the historic Old Town during the standard approach into VΓ‘clav Havel Airport.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Caucasian coastline upon departure and a classic view of the Bosphorus and the Asian side of Istanbul during the final approach into IST.
The left side offers superior views of the Black Sea coastline and the dramatic southern ridges of the Carpathian Mountains, often providing a more scenic entry into the Pannonian Basin.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the major river systems and a significantly higher probability of seeing the Moscow city skyline and the Ostankino Tower during the standard descent into Sheremetyevo.
The right side offers an immediate view of the massive Krasnodar Reservoir after takeoff and generally provides a more dramatic perspective of the Volga River bends and the forested slopes of the Middle Urals during the descent into Yekaterinburg.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Don River and the urban expanse of Rostov-on-Don shortly after departure.
The left side offers superior views of the Kuban plains, glimpses of the Sea of Azov shortly after takeoff, and the most dramatic sunset views on evening flights.
The right side offers a more scenic approach into the Moscow region, featuring the impressive Oka River and the vast Voronezh Reservoir, plus distant views of the Caucasus foothills during departure.
The right side offers superior views of the massive water reservoirs near both the departure and arrival cities, along with the winding course of the Don River.
The left side offers the most diverse transition from the open Kuban plains to the lush Belarusian forests, with optimal lighting during the latter half of the day.