Passengers on the right side can enjoy a sprawling view of Kazan city, the historic Kremlin, and the majestic confluence of the Volga and Kazanka rivers as the aircraft climbs.
The right side offers superior views of the Kazan Kremlin upon departure and a spectacular approach past Lake Ladoga and the Neva River into St. Petersburg.
The right side offers a superior view of the Volga-Kama confluence, the Azerbaijani coastline including Baku, and the iconic skyscrapers of Dubai during the final approach into Sharjah.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the most direct views of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, including Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus, and the scenic high-altitude lakes of Turkey.
The left side provides a spectacular panorama of the snow-capped Great Caucasus Range during the descent and a front-row seat to the Sochi Olympic Park upon landing.
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, including the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains and the iconic Dubai skyline during the final approach into Al Maktoum.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the majestic Fann Mountains and the high peaks of the Pamir-Alay system during the descent into Dushanbe.
The right side is the prime choice for this route, offering a spectacular transition from the river systems of Tatarstan to the arid Kyzylkum Desert, concluding with a grand view of the snow-capped Tien Shan mountains upon descent into Bishkek.
The right side offers a superior dramatic entry into Almaty, featuring the rugged southern Ural foothills early in the flight and culminating in a breathtaking panorama of the snow-capped Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range during the final descent.
The right side offers the most iconic views, including a stunning panorama of Kazan's skyline shortly after takeoff and the historic cities of the 'Golden Ring' region during the cruise and descent phases.
The left side offers the most unique geographical features, including the famous Samara Bend and the striking white expanses of the Elton and Baskunchak salt lakes near the end of the journey.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological shift from the Russian forests to the vast Aral Sea basin and the Ustyurt Plateau's unique desert landscapes.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Volga basin to the Central Asian deserts and the spectacular Alay mountain range during the descent into Osh.