Passengers can observe the winding Syr Darya river and the distinct border between the urban sprawl and the surrounding Kyzylkum Desert.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the dramatic transition from the arid Kyzylkum desert to the majestic, snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan mountain range.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the surviving North Aral Sea and the dramatic transition from the Kyzylkum desert to the stark white salt flats of the former sea bed.
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the winding Syr Darya river at takeoff and the spectacular UNESCO-listed Korgalzhyn wetlands and Lake Tengiz as you approach the capital.
The right side offers superior views of the winding Syr Darya river upon departure and more dramatic geological transitions as you enter the Kazakh Uplands near Karaganda.